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Is there a millionaire vacation double-standard in Canadian politics?
VICE News Canada’s resident political wonk breaks down why Justin Trudeau is in hot water for a Caribbean vacation, but why Rona Ambrose is not. Also: Squids.
Rona Ambrose’s last act in politics is to combat sexism in the courts
Outgoing Conservative Party leader championed a bill to train judges on hearing sexual assault cases
Ask Kady Anything: Filibusters, seating arrangements, and Senate shenanigans
VICE News Canada's resident political expert updates us on the fight over Friday sittings in the House of Commons, why MPs sit where they do, and who's holding up the transgender rights bill
Ask Kady Anything: Secret committees and by-election monkey business
What happened to the Liberals’ promise to bring transparency to this shadowy committee? And did the NDP run afoul of election law?
Ask Kady Anything: In defence of the Senate, and three wishes
VICE News Canada's resident Parliamentary wonk promises she's not in denial.
The Canadian Parliament’s List of Banned Words Is Bullshit
As if we needed more evidence parliament is white and stodgy, you can't even say "pompous ass."
Getting Rid of the Bro Language in 'O Canada' Is a Good Start, but Let’s Keep Going
'O Canada' was written approximately one million years ago; it could use some modern updates.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Threw An Elbow In the House of Commons, Should Stick To Boxing
It's the most infamous scandal involving a Canadian politician accidentally elbowing a woman since Ted Cruz unintentionally caught his wife in the face earlier this month.
Justin Trudeau Apologizes to Female Legislator After Bizarre Parliamentary Altercation Breaks Out
After rushing through the House of Commons to grab one opposition politician, Trudeau knocked over a fellow legislature and set in motion a heated, and rare, bit of political strife.
We Watched Carl Cox DJ Four-to-the-Floor Bangers at England's House of Commons
Military police, fundraising and the world's biggest house DJ. Oh yes!
UK Politicians Reject Move to Accept 3,000 Unaccompanied Refugee Children
The proposal was originally tabled by Alf Dubs, an 83-year-old member of the UK's House of Lords. He came to England as a Jewish refugee on the Kindertransport rescue effort before World War II.
How Personal Attacks Let David Cameron Off the Hook Over Tax Loopholes
Dave managed to talk about his poor dead dad, which meant the real issues around tax avoidance weren't the story.