"On the House makes a fresh contribution to the subject in light of its author's former position and his reputation. While Walsh illustrates his thesis with many modern examples – for instance the increasing use of omnibus bills by the Harper government and the difficulties these presented the House and the opposition parties in particular – the story he tells of the rise/triumph of parliamentary democracy is itself not new. It is the marrying of the old and the new, the traditional and the familiar, that sets this account apart." David E. Smith, Toronto Metropolitan University and author of The Constitution in a Hall of Mirrors: Canada at 150
"A fascinating discussion with insights that only someone well-immersed in the operations of the House of Commons can truly provide." Janet Hiebert, Queen's University and author of Charter Conflicts: What is Parliament’s Role?
"Beginning with a preview of what being a first time MP is like, the author offers insight into areas such as the privileges that MPs have, including immunity for their statements during debate; the legislative process; the question period; and the role o