Today in Politics

An audit of the F-35 procurement has led the government to put the potential cost at $45.8 billion over 42 years, with a decision to start fresh on requirements for a CF-18 replacement.

The parties hold their final caucus meetings on Parliament Hill before the Christmas break.

Heritage Minister James Moore discusses official languages reports for 2010-11 at the official languages committee.

MPs plan to avoid cuts to their office budgets over the coming year by offering staff extra time off instead of vacation payments.

Second-reading debate continues on Bill C-15, along with report-stage debate on Bill C-37.

Jennier Stoddart, the federal privacy commissioner, appears at the Commons ethics committee, which is studying privacy and social media.

Prince Edward Island's four federal ridings will remain unchanged in the next election.

Aboriginal Affairs Minister John Duncan discusses Bill C-47 at the Commons aboriginal affairs committee.