House Of Commons

• How does a majority government work in Canada? What to know

  While crossing the majority threshold could make Carney's political life easier, there will still be ways for the opposition, the public and even Liberals MPs to have influence.

  Politics

  Apr 10
  
• Liberals dismiss fact-checking petition proposal for House of Commons

  Federico Sanchez initiated an electronic petition to propose legislation that would help correct the record when MPs stray from the truth intentionally or are ill-informed.

  Politics

  Mar 30
  
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• What’s at stake in 3 upcoming byelections for the House of Commons

  Three byelections are being held on April 13 and the results could have an impact on both the makeup of Parliament and how long it lasts.

  Canada

  Mar 23
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• House of Commons returns as Iran war continues and audit reports due

  Members of Parliament are back in the House of Commons today, where the government is expected to face tough questions about new auditor general reports and the war in Iran.

  Canada

  Mar 23
• MPs to question federal budget watchdog nominee as role remains unfilled

  The Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer scrutinizes federal spending decisions and helps to cost out campaign proposals during elections.

  Politics

  Mar 22
• Liberals defend Iran war position during debate in House of Commons

  Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, who opened the debate on behalf of the government, said Ottawa's position on the war was based on 'clear principles.'

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Liberals survive confidence vote as House passes budget implementation bill

  The legislation enacts key measures proposed in the Liberals' 2025 federal budget, which passed a confidence vote for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government in November last year.

  Politics

  Feb 26
• Misconduct complaints fell in 2025 against House of Commons members

  Of the 13 reported incidents, five complaints were about harassment, four about violence (including psychological violence) and four cited 'multiple' grounds.

  Canada

  Feb 13
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• Supreme Court annuls 2025 one-vote Liberal win in Montreal riding

  The Supreme Court of Canada has annulled a Liberal win in the Montreal-area riding of Terrebonne from last spring's federal election.

  Politics

  Feb 13
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• Chrystia Freeland to resign as MP Friday to take Ukraine role

  Freeland made the announcement amid concerns raised by opposition MPs who said she should have resigned earlier after accepting a role advising a foreign government.

  Politics

  Jan 7