Layton's NDP support for EI Reform could avoid Election

The Canadian Parliament resumed its fall session today.  During the summer recess there has been much talk, especially by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff, that the government would be defeated.  The...

Harper gets his Prorogue, Non-confidence Vote Delayed

Governor General Michaëlle Jean has granted Prime Minister Stephen Harper his one wish.  She has suspended the current parliamentary session until January 27th and squashed, for now at least, the...

What is Prorogation and why does Harper want it?

Stephen Harper is facing a vote of non-confidence in Parliament and is trying to ward off an opposition coalition. In a last bid to stop this from happening he has asked Governor General Michaelle Jean for a...