History was made in the House of Commons after Speaker Greg Fergus expelled Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for refusing to withdraw a statement calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “wacko.” David Akin looks at how the Tories are doubling down instead of backing down; how that remark compares to other tense moments in previous Parliaments; and whether Fergus can restore order to the House.
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