House Of Commons

• Liberals want committees to be ‘open,’ minister says as Tories cry foul

  Since the Liberal government officially became a majority, its MPs have moved to go in camera at several committee meetings and moved to adjourn unilaterally in one instance.

  Politics

  May 1
  
• Tories say Liberals using their committee majorities to stop public debate

  Minutes into meetings at the health and ethics committees this week, Liberal members used their majorities to send debates into closed-door sessions.

  Politics

  Apr 29
  
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• 3 new Liberal MPs take their seats after byelections that secured majority

  There are now 174 members on the government benches after five MPs defected to the Liberals over the last six months.

  Politics

  Apr 27
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• Liberals to seek control of House committees after securing majority

  House leader Steven MacKinnon said the Liberals will seek to change the standing orders of the House of Commons to ensure they have the most votes on committees.

  Politics

  Apr 21
• NDP quietly gets $670K in funding despite losing official party status

  Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon stressed Wednesday that no new money was being used for the funding, which he said comes from a 'reallocation' of the existing budget.

  Politics

  Apr 15
• 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
• 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.

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  Mar 23
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• 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