Posted by: wordbeeps on: December 8, 2008
A National Post writer has presented a historical fact I had not been aware of previously. In 1873, Sir John A. MacDonald, also facing a vote of non-confidence, asked the then Governor-General, Lord Dufferin, to prorogue parliament. He did so. Here is that interesting story from a writer with the unlikely name of Barbara J. [...]
Posted by: wordbeeps on: December 5, 2008
Michaëlle Jean, the immigrant Port-au-Prince born beauty and later tele-journalist who now holds Canada’s highest government office, has, as nature thankfully intended for her good looks and graces, no balls. In fact, to verify such recognition of her official potential pin-up status, early on as Governor-General she declared, “I am hot!” to an Ottawa MP-press [...]
Posted by: wordbeeps on: August 28, 2008
The longest minority government in Canada’s history is about to end, with Prime Minister Steven Harper’s expected election call keeping Ottawa on the edge of its over-stuffed seat. Parliament is in summer recess, due to reconvene September 15. Four byelections are coming up soon, all in Ontario and Quebec, with three slated to take place [...]
