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Edmonton MP Brent Rathgeber speaks about his decision to quit the federal Conservative caucus in St. Albert, Alberta on Thursday June 6, 2013. (Jason Franson / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Brent Rathgeber: Lone voice of protest, or start of a rebel alliance?

Alberta MP Brent Rathgeber's caucus resignation might be a solo act of desperation, but he's got a silent scream of support in the backbench. 10

Senator Mike Duffy arrives at Ottawa airport Sunday, returning from a trip to his home in Prince Edward Island. (Dave Chan / CTV News)

The road to the Senate is paved with warped intentions

The Prime Minister's top senator describes an Ottawa populated by media lickspittles fawning over Liberals while relishing Conservative misfortunes. It's nonsense, of course. 7

Liberal Leadership candidate, Justin Trudeau addresses the Roundtable on Capacity Building-Becoming Masters of our Homeland organized the by Grand Council of Crees in Ottawa on Saturday, March 16, 2013. (The Canadian Press/Fred Chartrand)

Tough new opposition if Trudeau gets substance, Mulcair hones style

We're about to enter a golden age of opposition in Parliament. The guaranteed Liberal leadership victory of Justin Trudeau on Sunday comes on the same day as the NDP policy convention winds up. 1

A large crowd looks on during a public memorial service for former premier, and Calgary mayor, Ralph Klein at city hall in Calgary on Friday, April 5, 2013. (Larry MacDougal / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Ralph Klein memorial: A public show of affection for a premier of the people

They lined the motorcade route and stood by the hundreds at Calgary's city hall where the Ralph phenomenon got its start. It was more than respect for former mayor and premier Ralph Klein. It was affection, something rarely shown to long-serving politicians who are discarded and quickly forgotten.

Conservative MP Mark Warawa speaks during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, March 26, 2013.

Let your MPs speak, prime minister

Tune into the House of Commons 15 minutes before question period and you'll see a parade of MPs doing something that doesn't happen at any other time of the parliamentary day. 8

CTV’s Roger Smith appears on CTV’s Power Play, Friday, March 15, 2013.

The Last Word... on Roger Smith

There aren't many journalists who have fought in the news trenches here and in bureaus around the globe for 36 years, which is why today's retirement of CTV's Roger Smith is such a notable loss to the profession. 5

Kevin Page, Parliamentary budget officer, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, April 26, 2012. (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Don Martin: Expect a poodle, not a pitbull, as next PBO

The appointment of the parliamentary librarian as the interim replacement for Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page has raised many questions.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper drops the puck for a hockey scrimmage in this 2011 file photo. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Defibrillator play by hockey-loving Harper delivers much political bang for little buck

Traditional politicians tend to promise big-ticket items like smoother roads, greener parks, cleaner air or lower taxes. But Prime Minister Stephen Harper is not a traditional politician. 1

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks with the media following party caucus on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012. (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Why Jim Flaherty's skin condition matters to Canadians

Viewer reaction to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's fight against a major skin disorder triggered two good questions. 1

National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations Shawn Atleo adjusts his glasses as he responds to a question during a news conference on Jan. 10, 2013 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Idle No More activists have drowned out Atleo's common sense

There’s always been a superior lineup of national chiefs leading the Assembly of First Nations. Whenever a crisis hits the aboriginal file, the top spot has been held by a negotiator, not a warrior. Ironically, the best of the bunch is there now. 18

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Brent Rathgeber: Lone voice of protest, or start of a rebel alliance?

The road to the Senate is paved with warped intentions

Tough new opposition if Trudeau gets substance, Mulcair hones style

Ralph Klein memorial: A public show of affection for a premier of the people

Let your MPs speak, prime minister

The Last Word... on Roger Smith

Don Martin: Expect a poodle, not a pitbull, as next PBO

Defibrillator play by hockey-loving Harper delivers much political bang for little buck

Why Jim Flaherty's skin condition matters to Canadians

Idle No More activists have drowned out Atleo's common sense

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