Wednesdays with @Kady replay: Why open a religious freedom office?

There's always plenty to chat about with Kady O'Malley.

On Wednesdays, CBCNews.ca's Politics blogger convenes a "people's caucus" to discuss and debate the issues of the week.

Today:

Why has the Harper government opened an office of religious freedom? Do you feel it will be effective? Was it needed?
Following John Duncan's sudden resignation last Friday, who should be the next Aboriginal Affairs minister?
Do Marc Garneau and Martha Hall Findlay have a point – should a Liberal leadership candidate like Justin Trudeau talk more about policy during this race?

Replay our conversation:

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Power & Politics Ballot Box question by Evan Solomon May. 21, 2013 4:55 PM Are you satisfied with the Prime Minister's handling of the Senate scandal?

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Senate set to debate expense audits amid greater scrutiny: The Senate will debate its own committee's reports into living expenses claimed by three senators Tuesday night in a session that could see Senator Mike Duffy's claims sent back for a second audit. more »
PM's South America trip turns focus from turmoil to trade: Prime Minister Stephen Harper left today for South America for four days of bilateral talks and trade meetings, after addressing his caucus over the growing Senate expense controversy. more »
Maine capital wants U.S. review before oilsands oil flows: The city of Portland, Maine passed a resolution Monday night calling on the U.S. government to conduct an environmental review of Portland-to-Montreal pipeline before it is allowed to reverse its flow and potentially bring oilsands oil to a terminal on the Atlantic coast. more »
Carney's parting advice: play to Canada's strengths: Outgoing Bank of Canada governor said Canada's economy is poised for growth as long as all stakeholders keep pulling in the same direction. more »

Questions mount for Harper and chief of staff Nigel Wright in Senate scandal May. 18, 2013 1:15 PM This week on The House, with Senators Wallin and Duffy now out of the Conservative caucus, we get reaction from NDP Ethics critic Charlie Angus. We also hear directly from Senator Patrick Brazeau who says the Conservatives have thrown him under the bus. Plus we speak with B.C. Premier Christy Clark after her stunning victory.