Charlie Feldman
@parlcharlie.bsky.social
Fan of legislatures and legislation! Past President, Canadian Study of Parliament Group. Co-Chair, CIAJ Legislative Drafting Section. All views personal and most likely uninformed :)
The bill's in committee /
What joy and what fun! /
Who has an amendment? /
Let's start with clause 1!
#LegislationBooksForChildren
What joy and what fun! /
Who has an amendment? /
Let's start with clause 1!
#LegislationBooksForChildren
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
The bill's in committee /
What joy and what fun! /
Who has an amendment? /
Let's start with clause 1!
#LegislationBooksForChildren
What joy and what fun! /
Who has an amendment? /
Let's start with clause 1!
#LegislationBooksForChildren
Is there a study of MEP views on airport and airline regulation broken down into those who fly to Brussels through Zaventem vs those who journey from Charleroi? Surely someone has considered this.
November 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Is there a study of MEP views on airport and airline regulation broken down into those who fly to Brussels through Zaventem vs those who journey from Charleroi? Surely someone has considered this.
Hansard + waffles + fries
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November 22, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Hansard + waffles + fries
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This may be the most inside the beltway thing anyone's ever sent me
November 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM
This may be the most inside the beltway thing anyone's ever sent me
Hallmark announced its holiday movies, but C-SPAN remains silent 🤔 Here are some suggestions:
1) Miracle on the 218th signature
2) A Muppets Christmas Conference Committee
3) It's a wonderful shutdown
4) Rudolph the red-nosed (continuing) resolution
5) ¡Feliz Filibuster! 🎄
1) Miracle on the 218th signature
2) A Muppets Christmas Conference Committee
3) It's a wonderful shutdown
4) Rudolph the red-nosed (continuing) resolution
5) ¡Feliz Filibuster! 🎄
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Hallmark announced its holiday movies, but C-SPAN remains silent 🤔 Here are some suggestions:
1) Miracle on the 218th signature
2) A Muppets Christmas Conference Committee
3) It's a wonderful shutdown
4) Rudolph the red-nosed (continuing) resolution
5) ¡Feliz Filibuster! 🎄
1) Miracle on the 218th signature
2) A Muppets Christmas Conference Committee
3) It's a wonderful shutdown
4) Rudolph the red-nosed (continuing) resolution
5) ¡Feliz Filibuster! 🎄
CBC News.... what is AI black smoke?
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
CBC News.... what is AI black smoke?
Canadian Senate Hansard - November 20, 1990.
November 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Canadian Senate Hansard - November 20, 1990.
Today in Canadian parliamentary history - November 20, 2001: The legislation to declare the Canadian Horse as the national horse is discussed for the first time in the House. At right: Said horse on the Hill as part of the lobbying effort for today's National Horse of Canada Act.
November 20, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Today in Canadian parliamentary history - November 20, 2001: The legislation to declare the Canadian Horse as the national horse is discussed for the first time in the House. At right: Said horse on the Hill as part of the lobbying effort for today's National Horse of Canada Act.
Who has two thumbs, two chins in most photos, and an accepted paper abstract on an incredibly boring topic?!
See you at Oxford in the spring!
See you at Oxford in the spring!
November 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Who has two thumbs, two chins in most photos, and an accepted paper abstract on an incredibly boring topic?!
See you at Oxford in the spring!
See you at Oxford in the spring!
Christmas sale is on at the Scottish Parliament boutique -- this is not a drill!!
November 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Christmas sale is on at the Scottish Parliament boutique -- this is not a drill!!
In Ottawa? In law? It's Lawyer Play audition time! 🎭
Auditions for the 2026 CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play are now open! The next production is the classic "Our Town" in support of Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support.
Email [email protected] for more and break a leg!
Auditions for the 2026 CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play are now open! The next production is the classic "Our Town" in support of Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support.
Email [email protected] for more and break a leg!
November 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
In Ottawa? In law? It's Lawyer Play audition time! 🎭
Auditions for the 2026 CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play are now open! The next production is the classic "Our Town" in support of Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support.
Email [email protected] for more and break a leg!
Auditions for the 2026 CCLA/GCTC Lawyer Play are now open! The next production is the classic "Our Town" in support of Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support.
Email [email protected] for more and break a leg!
New article in the just-released Australasian Parliamentary Review!
“Senate Public Bills in Canada: What goes up must bring something down?” It explores the rise of SPBs & their impact on Canadian parliamentary practice.
Shout-out to my excellent co-author Anushua :)
“Senate Public Bills in Canada: What goes up must bring something down?” It explores the rise of SPBs & their impact on Canadian parliamentary practice.
Shout-out to my excellent co-author Anushua :)
SPRING/SUMMER 2025 • VOL 40 NO 2
Welcome to the latest online edition of the Australasian Parliamentary Review.
The online journal format allows for easier article searches, as well as the inclusion of electronic links and graphical ...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:04 AM
New article in the just-released Australasian Parliamentary Review!
“Senate Public Bills in Canada: What goes up must bring something down?” It explores the rise of SPBs & their impact on Canadian parliamentary practice.
Shout-out to my excellent co-author Anushua :)
“Senate Public Bills in Canada: What goes up must bring something down?” It explores the rise of SPBs & their impact on Canadian parliamentary practice.
Shout-out to my excellent co-author Anushua :)
I understand that Richard Gere is in Ottawa and at Parliament today. If any one sees him, please ask whether he considered my script for "Pretty Warrant" re the Governor General's authorization of funds through special warrants during dissolution. I really think Julia Roberts would nail this scene:
November 17, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I understand that Richard Gere is in Ottawa and at Parliament today. If any one sees him, please ask whether he considered my script for "Pretty Warrant" re the Governor General's authorization of funds through special warrants during dissolution. I really think Julia Roberts would nail this scene:
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - November 17, 1910 - the 11th Parliament, 3rd Session opens with the Throne Speech. It begins by noting a calamity that occurred since Parliament last met.
November 17, 2025 at 12:27 PM
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - November 17, 1910 - the 11th Parliament, 3rd Session opens with the Throne Speech. It begins by noting a calamity that occurred since Parliament last met.
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - November 16, 1967 - MP Caouette asks about RCMP protection for MPs after a brick was thrown through the window of his residence. PM Pearson pledges to look into the matter.
![Inquiries of the Ministry
[English]
Right Hon. L. B. Pearson (Prime Minister):
Mr. Speaker, I am sure all members regret the indignity to which my hon. friend was subjected, and if there are any appropriate steps that can be taken, I know we will all wish to take them. I shall be glad to look into the matter. Meanwhile may I welcome the hon. gentleman back to the house; I heard that he was indisposed recently. I hope he is feeling strong and fit again.
Some hon. Members: Hear, hear.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ql25ngsdix3owgntaui7khex/bafkreieneyfg232vxpjg6nduxbaqvqmqkzpcao3rp2uapvjdk7wcga2bey@jpeg)
November 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - November 16, 1967 - MP Caouette asks about RCMP protection for MPs after a brick was thrown through the window of his residence. PM Pearson pledges to look into the matter.
Messed up my timing and did not post yesterday on the anniversary of this memorable November 15, 2016 point of order
November 16, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Messed up my timing and did not post yesterday on the anniversary of this memorable November 15, 2016 point of order
Reposted by Charlie Feldman
November 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
*coughs in Canadian* it will take longer than you think and cost more than you want and will only be more expensive the longer you wait... and let's hope nothing horrific happens between now and then *cough*
November 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
*coughs in Canadian* it will take longer than you think and cost more than you want and will only be more expensive the longer you wait... and let's hope nothing horrific happens between now and then *cough*
See some old news footage of the visit here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZl-...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:58 PM
See some old news footage of the visit here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZl-...
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - November 14, 1953 - President Eisenhower addresses Canada's parliamentarians. Random trivia: Eisenhower is the US President whose remarks to Parliament included the most words spoken in French.
November 14, 2025 at 11:55 AM
On this day in Canadian parliamentary history - November 14, 1953 - President Eisenhower addresses Canada's parliamentarians. Random trivia: Eisenhower is the US President whose remarks to Parliament included the most words spoken in French.
Have been asked for a headshot. I suppose it's new headshot time... which means I've written several local photographers to ask if they can do 'parliament nerd but make it slightly sultry'
will report back with results. :-P
will report back with results. :-P
November 13, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Have been asked for a headshot. I suppose it's new headshot time... which means I've written several local photographers to ask if they can do 'parliament nerd but make it slightly sultry'
will report back with results. :-P
will report back with results. :-P
If you were a VEEP fan and didn't see last night's panel on political satire... you clearly don't watch enough C-SPAN :-P www.c-span.org/program/publ...
"Veep" Cast Members Discuss Satire & Politics
Actors from the TV show "Veep" participated in a discussion about political satire at an event hosted by the Harvard University Institute of Politics. They reflected on how politics have evolved in th...
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November 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
If you were a VEEP fan and didn't see last night's panel on political satire... you clearly don't watch enough C-SPAN :-P www.c-span.org/program/publ...
Canada is looking for a new Parliamentary Budget Officer!
Tell all your friends - esp. those who swear by pocket protectors and their TI-83 graphing calculator :-P
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Tell all your friends - esp. those who swear by pocket protectors and their TI-83 graphing calculator :-P
pcogic.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/xwe...
Governor in Council (GIC) Parliament Careers | Parliamentary Budget Officer | , , Canada
<p>The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s mandate is to provide non-partisan, authoritative analysis on the state of the nation’s finances, the government’s budget and estimates, and economi...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Canada is looking for a new Parliamentary Budget Officer!
Tell all your friends - esp. those who swear by pocket protectors and their TI-83 graphing calculator :-P
pcogic.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/xwe...
Tell all your friends - esp. those who swear by pocket protectors and their TI-83 graphing calculator :-P
pcogic.njoyn.com/cl3/xweb/xwe...
On this day in Canadian Parliamentary History - November 12, 1946 - Peter Milliken (right) is born. He would become the longest serving speaker in the Commons (2001-2011) and the Speaker who would break the most ties (five). He subscribed to Hansard at age 16, much like the nerd on the left (me) :p
November 12, 2025 at 10:09 AM
On this day in Canadian Parliamentary History - November 12, 1946 - Peter Milliken (right) is born. He would become the longest serving speaker in the Commons (2001-2011) and the Speaker who would break the most ties (five). He subscribed to Hansard at age 16, much like the nerd on the left (me) :p