Parliamentary Privilege

• What is parliamentary privilege? A closer look at O’Toole’s CSIS revelations

  Parliamentary privilege provides MPs, as well as witnesses before the House or committees, to speak freely without fear of potential prosecution or civil liability.

  Politics

  Jun 1, 2023
  
• O’Toole says CSIS told him about ‘active’ voter suppression by Beijing

  Erin 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.

  Canada

  May 30, 2023
  
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• Parliamentary privilege? How Ford is refusing to testify on Emergencies Act

  After 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.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
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• NS justice minister calls for training on parliamentary privilege

  Independent MLA Andrew Younger used his parliamentary privilege to avoid testifying at the trial of former Liberal staffer Tara Gault.

  Politics

  Mar 18, 2016