Today in Politics

The official reaction by Canada's major party leaders to Barack Obama's re-election as U.S. president.

More debate is expected on the Canada-Panama free trade bill after the passage of yesterday's time allocation motion.

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty and a large collection of officials from across the federal bureaucracy answer questions on Bill C-45 at the Commons finance committee.

Stephen Harper and Manmohan Singh announced the conclusion of negotiations on a nuclear cooperation agreement as part of Harper's visit.

MPs are expected to continue debating the Canada-Panama free trade bill (C-24). They also vote at third reading on Bill C-36, the anti-elder abuse legislation.

Several Commons and Senate committees are examining the government's second omnibus budget bill.

A large contingent of federal officials from Finance, Treasury Board, Human Resources and Skills Development, and the Canada Revenue Agency answer questions on Bill C-45.

Today sees debate on Bill S-9, meant to further combat nuclear terrorism.