"If you want to actually change people's minds, you have to communicate sure, forcefully, firmly, but respectfully as well," Mike Lake said.

Don Mazankowski, who served as Member of Parliament for Vegreville for 25 years, passed away Tuesday night.

Edmonton Centre MP Randy Boissonnault says Scheer's decision to remove Cooper from the committee that held the hearing, but not from caucus, shows there's a ``revolving door'' for bigots in the Conservative party.

Myron Thompson — who supported the American-led war in Iraq, opposed gun laws and same-sex marriage, and argued for stronger animal protection and child pornography legislation — was 82.

As she officially announced her resignation Tuesday, federal MP Rona Ambrose said she hopes she inspired women and girls to pursue public office.