Speaker Of The House

• Alberta house leader Jason Nixon accused of trying to intimidate opponent in chamber

  Alberta government house leader Jason Nixon is facing accusations of intimidation following a fiery exchange in the house that saw him lob a swear word toward the Speaker.

  Politics

  Apr 20, 2022
  
• ‘His conduct was reprehensible’: Speaker scolds Hillier for not wearing mask at Queen’s Park

  The Speaker of the House scolded Randy Hillier for not wearing a mask after the MPP complained his parliamentary privileges were being denied.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
  
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• Alberta legislature Speaker apologizes for openly opposing COVID-19 health restrictions

  Nathan Cooper says it's paramount that the Speaker remain neutral, and he says he crossed the line on that fundamental responsibility.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2021
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• Elizabeth May pushes Trudeau to attend climate summit, make progress on UNDRIP

  Though May has stepped down as party leader, she is still the head of the Greens' three-member caucus in the House of Commons.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2019
• Singh and Trudeau discuss NDP’s priorities in meeting ahead of throne speech

  Singh met with Trudeau in Ottawa today to try to leverage his party's position in a minority government.

  Politics

  Nov 14, 2019
• Trudeau meets with Scheer, Moe as he moves to resume Parliament on Dec. 5

  The House of Commons will reconvene next month, nearly two months after it dissolved for the 43rd general election.

  Politics

  Nov 12, 2019
• Former U.K. Speaker calls Brexit ‘biggest foreign policy mistake’ in post-war period

  "I think that Brexit is the biggest foreign policy mistake in the post-war period. That is my honest view," the former U.K. Speaker told Global News.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2019
• British lawmakers elect Lindsay Hoyle as new speaker after John Bercow’s retirement

  Bercow retired last week after a decade as speaker that saw him become a central player in Britain's Brexit drama.

  World

  Nov 4, 2019
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• N.S. House of Assembly to televise all standing committees for increased transparency

  "The work of the legislature affects all Nova Scotians, and televising committee meetings will make it easier for them to stay informed," Speaker of the House Kevin Murphy said.

  Politics

  Sep 25, 2019
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• Ontario Tories accuse NDP MPP of mocking accent of PC MPP Kaleed Rasheed

  Rasheed said he too did not hear the remarks when questioned by reporters about the incident on Tuesday.

  Politics

  Jul 31, 2018