OTTAWA — They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever. Support for the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final has swept the country, and that includes Ottawa.
OTTAWA — They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have caught the same fever.
Some MPs are setting their political differences aside Monday evening to gather in Speaker Greg Fergus's office, watch the game and eat popcorn — reviving a long tradition on Parliament Hill.The Speaker's office hosted a hockey night for a Toronto Maple Leafs game in the first round of the playoffs several weeks ago.
"It was kind of funny when we did win the game, and gave the high-fives and hugs to members across the floor," McPherson said, whose family have been longtime season ticket holders for the Oilers. As she gears up for Monday's game, she hopes her late-night parliamentary committee wraps up early so she and others can watch Game 2 of the final playoff round.
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