The Parliamentary Press Gallery serves as an important link between Canadians and the world of federal politics. In this role, however, the Press Gallery enjoys a complicated, and at times conflicted, relationship with the politicians and political parties they investigate and cover. This article provides an introduction to the Press Gallery: it discusses the nature of legislative press galleries, changes in press gallery reporting, press gallery membership, and well as the relationship between press gallery members and the politicians they cover.
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In September 2006, New Brunswick voters elected the provincial Liberal Party to a majority government, with its leader, Shawn Graham, becoming the new provincial Premier. The Liberals defeated the incumbent Progressive Conservative Party, led by Bernard Lord, who had governed the province since 1999. This article provides background information on elections in New Brunswick, as well as an overview of the key participants, platforms, issues, and results of the 2006 election.
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The Council of the Federation is an association of Canadian provincial and territorial premiers created in 2003 to enhance inter-provincial-territorial cooperation and provide a unified front both to deal with the federal government and to address federal issues. This article introduces the Council and includes discussions on the Council’s structure and procedures, its view of Canadian federalism, and its past achievements in key policy fields.
[Read more…] about Council of the Federation in CanadaLegacy of Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
On December 12, 2003, Jean Chrétien officially stepped down as Prime Minister of Canada, after 10 years in the office and more than 40 years of public service. This article provides an overview of Jean Chrétien’s lengthy political career: it describes his personal life, his political career under previous Prime Ministers, as well as highlights of his prime ministership.
[Read more…] about Legacy of Former Prime Minister Jean ChrétienThe Notwithstanding Clause: Section 33 of the Charter
Section 33 of the Charter, commonly referred to as the Notwithstanding or Override clause, has an important place in Canada’s constitutional development, as well as the relationship between the legislative and judicial branches of government. This article provides an introduction to the nature, operation, and history of the Notwithstanding clause.
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In June 2006, Nova Scotia voters re-elected the provincial Progressive Conservative Party, and Premier Rodney MacDonald to another minority government. Since 2003, the Progressive Conservatives have governed as a minority, first under John Hamm, who resigned in February 2006, and then under his successor, MacDonald. This article provides information on the key election procedures and participants, news and analysis, as well as the election results.
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