There are rules about how long a judge may take to issue a decision. Now, now. The lawyers among you are already spitting their morning coffee across the breakfast table at their long-suffering spouses but it is true. There are rules. (Read more…) “The Canadian Judicial Council”, its website tells
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The Sir Robert Bond Papers: The truth is an absolute defence #nlpoli
Seems that the goings-on in the provincial legislature are weighing heavy on many brows at the end of the first week the place is back in session since this time last year. Telegram editor Russell Wangersky has a column on it as does Bob Wakeham in the Saturday paper. Wangersky
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In some respects, it is a threat that would strike fear only into the hearts of Danny Williams’ Tories: If this problem is not resolved today, you can expect me to absolutely vilify your minister on Monday morning on Open Line. No broken limbs. No financial ruin. A call to
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After the throne speech, the leaders of the opposition parties get to have their say in the legislature. Just as the throne speech sets the government’s agenda, so too can the replies set the agenda for the opposition parties. They could be committed to biting at the government’s heels and
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The always provocative and informative labradore posted a chart on Wednesday showing the number of days the House of Assembly sat in each session since Confederation. The information to make up the chart came from the legislative library, the group of people who provide information and research for the members
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