Chuck Strahl

You had to be there. Sure, it was a funeral and all, and who likes going to a funeral...

There's no doubt that the economic situation facing Canadians continues to change almost daily. While we have been somewhat insulated from the worldwide recession, it's clear now that we, too, will go through more difficulties before things start to improve...

Budget ‘09 is making its way through the Parliamentary system and seems certain now to pass. ...

I watched two special ceremonies this past week. One was the ‘Commissioning Ceremony' of our Church's new Pastor, a fine moment where eight hundred or so people listened to the District Superintendent challenge the Congregation and our Pastor to a higher calling. ...

People who know me well know that I'm a wild and crazy guy at heart. For instance, I wear a dark blue suit to work. I have several of them, in fact, because they accentuate my wild side. My wheels: a pickup truck, just like I've driven since 1974...

In usual political and economic times, the week leading up to Christmas is one where the Ottawa-centric work starts to taper off in advance of the holidays. This year, the feeling - and the reality - is different, as a sense of urgency affects us all...

It's true! While there is indeed an expression that goes, "A week is a lifetime in politics," after these past few days in our nation's capital they'll need to develop a new, more sensational description...

December 5, 2008 By Chuck Strahl, MP I've been commuting to Ottawa for over 15 years as an MP, elected first under the Reform Party banner, then Alliance, and now as a Conservative. I've seen Budget surpluses and deficits, separatist referendums, minority governments and majority rule...