Topic: Canadian House of Commons

'Sober second thought'

A Christian Science perspective: Decisionmaking made simple through divine help.

Chilly White North? Canadian government secrecy on the rise

Canada's information commissioner said she would investigate restrictions on state scientists speaking to the public about their work – just the latest criticism of the government's secrecy.

Canada's 'kid' lawmakers poised to shake-up staid Parliament

Canada's recent election brought a crop of young lawmakers – including college students – to Parliament as members of the opposition New Democratic Party.
06/22/2011 04:18 pm

Albania's untold story

Thousands of Jews found refuge in Europe's only Muslim state, where an ancient honor code saw all as guests.
01/31/2011 03:10 pm

The Adam Smith Institute Blog How to solve EU and US debt woes: Live within your means

Leaders of developed economies now come from a professional ruling class whose survival depends on delivering the fantasy that we can live beyond our means.
06/02/2010 03:06 pm

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 04/20

Olympics blog Watching the Olympics after you turn in your press pass

A Monitor sports writer who covered five Olympics shares a blizzard of impressions as he watches from his couch.
02/18/2010 06:13 pm

In Pictures Following the Olympic Flame

Tamils in Britain and Canada vow to sustain Sri Lanka struggle

In both countries, home to large Tamil communities, a new focus on using democratic means to address grievances.
05/21/2009 01:00 am

Opinion A political ruckus ... in Canada?!

The perils of minority government in a multiparty system.
12/10/2008 12:00 am

In Canada, Harper's government in crisis

Just seven weeks after the prime minister's party won reelection, the Conservative administration could be toppled.
12/05/2008 12:00 am

Canada's Liberals place hopes on son of former prime minister

Justin Trudeau is a political neophyte, but also a focus of hope for a party that suffered a crushing defeat in elections this week.
10/17/2008 01:00 am

With economy slow, Canada to hold early elections

The ruling Conservative Party hopes to win at least 30 more seats to secure a House of Commons majority.
09/08/2008 01:00 am

Is water becoming ‘the new oil’?

Population, pollution, and climate put the squeeze on potable supplies – and private companies smell a profit. Others ask: Should water be a human right?
05/29/2008 01:00 am