Official Opposition

The Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons: Role, Structure, and Powers

Feature by Jay Makarenko || Jan 30, 2008

The opposition is an important element of the Canadian parliamentary tradition and the day-to-day operation of government. This article examines the role, structure and powers of the opposition in Canada’s premier national legislature, the House of Commons. Read More »

Almanac: Stéphane Dion

Find a detailed biography of Stéphane Dion, leader of the Official Opposition and of the Liberal Party of Canada. Dion also represents the federal Quebec riding of St. Laurent—Cartierville.