OTTAWA—The Trudeau Liberals moved on Monday to force an end to debate in the House of Commons on the government’s budget bill and bring it to a vote. Bill C-30 contains multiple measures from the April budget, including changes to business and worker supports. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the government is worried the bill…
Liberals Move to Cut Debate, Force Vote on Bill to Implement 2021 Budget
June 14, 2021
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Liberals Pass Controversial Medically Assisted Dying Bill, With help of Bloc Quebecois
A revised bill that expands access to medically assisted suicide was passed in the House of Commons on March 11. In order to force a vote before a March 26 deadline as well as force closure on debate, the Bloc Quebecois joined with the minority Liberal government to help pass the controversial bill. Bill C-7…
Virtual Voting for House of Commons Moves Into Next Phase With Debut of Mobile App
OTTAWA—Members of Parliament are set to start voting on bills and motions using their mobile devices. The debut of a mobile voting app is the latest adaptation of the parliamentary process during the COVID-19 pandemic. It comes nearly a year since Parliament shut its doors as part of the national lockdown to slow the spread…
Declare Crimes Against Uighurs in China a Genocide, Conservatives to Urge Commons
OTTAWA—The Conservatives are calling for the House of Commons to formally declare crimes against minority Muslims in China a genocide. They’re tabling a motion in the House of Commons today, which calls on Canada to take the same stand against China’s treatment of Uighur Muslims as other countries have already done. The move is the…
No Rollcall Votes in Commons If New Electronic Voting App Adopted
January 21, 2021
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OTTAWA—The COVID-19 pandemic is about to force another big break from tradition in the House of Commons: MPs using an app on their smartphones or laptops to cast votes remotely. Party whips are still discussing some unresolved details, the most important of which is ensuring Canadians will be able to see how their MPs vote,…
British MPs Told to Wear Face Masks Inside Parliamentary Chamber
British lawmakers and parliamentary staff have been “strongly encouraged” to wear face coverings inside the House of Commons chamber to reduce the chance of CCP virus infections. This is part of a new package of measures recommended by the House of Commons Commission to make the Houses of Parliament a safer place to work during…
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