Posts Tagged ‘David Johnston’

The Commons: Theresa Spence exits the stage

The most influential woman in the country ends her protest

by Aaron Wherry - Thursday, January 24, 2013
With a special guest appearance by the Governor General?

A possible compromise to end Theresa Spence’s hunger strike

by Aaron Wherry - Tuesday, January 22, 2013
What is the Governor General expected to do?

Theresa Spence repeats her demand that the Governor General be involved in a meeting…

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, January 21, 2013
The Governor General and Theresa Spence

The Governor General’s remarks to First Nations leaders this evening at Rideau Hall.
Without…

by Aaron Wherry - Saturday, January 12, 2013
The Governor General and First Nations

Emmett Macfarlane considers the Governor General and his place, or lack thereof, in the…

by Aaron Wherry - Friday, January 11, 2013
On the power of the Governor General

A debate about the role of the David Johnston may seem arcane, but it’s also revealing

by Emmett Macfarlane - Friday, January 11, 2013
A rough guide to #IdleNoMore

The PM, the GG and the AFN: A Maclean’s briefing on today’s meeting on Aboriginal rights

by Sue Allan - Thursday, January 10, 2013
Friday’s meeting in doubt

Manitoba’s chiefs have issued a release to say they will not be taking part…

by Aaron Wherry - Thursday, January 10, 2013
David Johnston, international man of almost no intrigue

Paul Wells on the Governor General’s autonomy—or lack thereof

by Paul Wells - Thursday, January 10, 2013
Theresa Spence won’t attend

After some confusion this morning, Chief Theresa Spence is now officially unwilling to attend…

by Aaron Wherry - Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Getting to Friday

Global News journalists were told to leave Attawapiskat yesterday, apparently at the behest of…

by Aaron Wherry - Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Letters to the Prime Minister

Liberal MP Carolyn Bennett and NDP leader Thomas Mulcair have each written to the…

by Aaron Wherry - Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Saul on a wall: John Ralston Saul’s portrait unveiling

The portrait was paid for by the subject, writes Paul Wells

by Paul Wells - Monday, December 17, 2012
The Commons: John Baird saves your family

Or perhaps the minister misspoke…

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, May 14, 2012
‘Providing unbiased advice to governments’

The opposition frets that budget cuts target important sources of information, including the National…

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, April 2, 2012
‘Their duty to remember’

The Governor General’s message on the occasion of Remembrance Day.
The terrible price that…

by Aaron Wherry - Friday, November 11, 2011
One year in

No one outside of Rideau Hall seems to have marked the passing of David…

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, October 3, 2011
David Johnston keeps calm and carries on

He’s no Adrienne Clarkson or Michaelle Jean, but the Governor General believes a quiet and steady manner suits him, and his job

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, October 3, 2011
‘This dark day in our history’

Governor General David Johnston’s statement on the anniversary of 9/11.
At the time, I…

by Aaron Wherry - Sunday, September 11, 2011
Jack Layton 1950-2011

The NDP leader passed away at his home early this morning

by Aaron Wherry - Monday, August 22, 2011