Canada Parliament Shuts Down

Why Americans Should be Following Canadian Politics Right Now

Michael Garrity | Posted 01.29.2009 | World


Michael Garrity

Canadian politics over the last several weeks has been hands-down the best drama on television. It is also in a state of crisis and in urgent need of the type of political renewal the U.S. is going through.

Canadian Political Crisis: Citizens React With Disgust, Anxiety

Diane Tucker | Posted 07.14.2009 | World


Diane Tucker

Last week in Canada, three opposition parties united against Prime Minister Stephen Harper, charging he failed to insulate Canada from the global fina...

Canada's Opposition Will Have New Leader: Michael Ignatieff

Globe and Mail | Posted 01.09.2009 | World


Canadian opposition leader Stephane Dion announced he would step down as Liberal Party leader yesterday. After other candidates backed out, Michael Ig...

Canadian Leader Shuts Down Parliament In Desperate Attempt To Stay In Power

AP | ROB GILLIES | Posted 01.04.2009 | World


OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper suspended Parliament on Thursday to avoid almost certain defeat in a confidence vote _ an unprecedented m...