Van Loan faces challenges as Harper steps up democratic reform

Newly-minted Government House Leader Peter Van Loan will face extra pressure with the Prime Minister's stronger focus on democratic reform.

Two months ago, Conservative MP Peter Van Loan was thrust into Cabinet as minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and minister of Sport when Michael Chong resigned over the Prime Minister's controversial "Québécois nation" motion. On Jan. 4, Mr. Van Loan was given a second major...

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