Tag: Opposition MPs

Conservatives Say Virtual Commons Proceedings Allow Government to Dodge Scrutiny

OTTAWA—Conservative MPs will oppose a government proposal today to return to a hybrid format in the House of Commons, which has allowed MPs to participate virtually in proceedings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conservative deputy leader Candice Bergen says her party fears hybrid sittings “let the government off the hook” and give ministers an excuse not…


Opposition MPs Express Anger as Liberal House Leader, Not PM Aide, Testifies on WE

OTTAWA—A parliamentary hearing on the federal government’s now-dead deal with WE Charity threatened to devolve into chaos on Monday after the Liberals sent a cabinet minister to answer questions on behalf of one of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s senior aides. Members of the House of Commons ethics committee had expected to hear from Trudeau’s director…