Parliamentary Privilege
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What is parliamentary privilege? A closer look at O’Toole’s CSIS revelationsParliamentary privilege provides MPs, as well as witnesses before the House or committees, to speak freely without fear of potential prosecution or civil liability.PoliticsJun 1, 2023
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O’Toole says CSIS told him about ‘active’ voter suppression by BeijingErin O’Toole was briefed Friday by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) on China targeting him during the 2021 campaign, according to a source close to the sitting MP.CanadaMay 30, 2023
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Parliamentary privilege? How Ford is refusing to testify on Emergencies ActAfter exhausting their options, the commission issued a summons Monday to Premier Doug Ford and Minister Sylvia Jones pursuant to Section 4 of the Inquiries Act.CanadaOct 25, 2022
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NS justice minister calls for training on parliamentary privilegeIndependent MLA Andrew Younger used his parliamentary privilege to avoid testifying at the trial of former Liberal staffer Tara Gault.PoliticsMar 18, 2016
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