Potential criminal will continue to make ends meet
Politics is a tricky game when it comes to strategic alliances. Everyone has dirty secrets, just waiting to…
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Baby fever on Parliament Hill
Ever since Prince William married Kate Middleton, the world has been abuzz about a new member to the royal family. For those of us less inclined to gossip, all this fuss over the “royal baby bump” can get pretty annoying.
Mulcair caught between a rock and a French place
Political greatness, be it in Canada or anywhere else, is not something that's easily achievable. It requires a mix of intention and charisma, the kind of persona that will make you a memorable figure.
The Canadian army doesn’t come cheap
Looking back at his 2012 record, most would agree that Minister of National Defence Peter MacKay didn’t have a great year.
There’s no such thing as bad press
Since Harper has been Prime Minister of Canada he’s been accused many times of having a lack of transparency in office; and his administration has often been called the most private government that Canada has ever seen. This time, however, his actions have crossed the line.
Climate injustice in Canada
Whether it be pulling out of the Kyoto Protocol, the gutting of federal environmental regulations or the muzzling of some of our top climate scientists, the Harper government has done irreparable damage to our international reputation and more importantly to our ecology.
Legislation can only do so much
After 15 year-old Amanda Todd from British Columbia took her life two weeks ago because of the constant cyber-bullying she was exposed to over a long period of time, some Canadian provinces have been discussing new legislation that might have to be implemented to stop cyber-bullying all together.
My religion is better than yours
Oh Canada. Our country’s government is ready to cut the ribbon on a new $5 million federal office within the Department of Foreign Affairs, an Office of Religious Freedoms.
Trudeau-o-meter
In a survey done by The Concordian, students were polled about the current political landscape, including their opinions on Trudeau, the federal political parties, and the party leaders themselves.
Make way for the omnibus
Next up in the fall political schedule for the federal government: a new omnibus bill put forward by the Conservatives.