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From the ground up: the NDP's new leader needs a seat, a profile and more MPs

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The NDP currently has only nine seats in the House of Commons and only about 11% of voter support. However McDonough believes the party may experience a resurgence during the 1997 election, due to voter disgust with tight fiscal policies and the harsh reduction in social services.

McDonough, Alexa, New Democratic Party (Canada)

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Truth and consequences: critics question the viability of public inquiries

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The Canadian government has conducted a number of high-profile inquiries into various scandals in the last several years. Critics say inquiries and commissions are often overused and poorly-run. This has caused many Canadians to loose interest in the proceedings and final reports.

Investigations, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Political ethics, Scandals, Canadians

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Keeping the peace: a fractious House search for its next referee

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Gilbert Parent's four-year reign as Speaker faces a serious challenge from more prominent leaders such as Roger Gallawy, Peter Milliken, and John Nunziata. Some openly question Parent's ability to run a House split among four quarreling parties.

Biography, Speakers (Legislative officials), Canada. Parliament. House of Commons, Parent, Gilbert

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