Generation Y — people born in the late seventies to nineties — is the first generation to grow up with computers, electronic gagets and video games. Pampered by parents, Gen Y-ers are confident, ambitious and not afraid to question authority. They're even challenging the way democracy works in Canada. And much like young generations past, they're changing the face of Parliament.

Parliament is getting spruced up for the holidays— but it's more than just boughs of holly. Harmeet Singh looks into the politics behind the fa-la-la. 

Many members of quasi-judicial bodies are not being reappointed by the Conservative government. Critics say it may be good politics, but it's bad for justice.

Editor: Sonya Bell

Managing Editor: Leah Germain

Associate Producer: Nina Soboczynski

Six years ago, Zahra Kazemi was beaten to death in an Iranian prison. Today, her son Stephan is fighting both the Iranian government and a Canadian law to get his mother the justice she deserves.

The Canadian Senate hasn't changed much since Confederation, but it may be getting a major overhaul. Bill S-7 proposes an eight year term limit for senators, a far cry from senator-for-life.