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Liberal bail reforms poised to become law after year of increased crime concerns
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Virani is urging the House of Commons to accept changes the Senate made to the government's bail reform package.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Sustainable Development Technology Canada CEO resigns as scrutiny of federal agency intensifies
Sustainable Development Technology Canada CEO Leah Lawrence appears before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics November 8, 2023 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Dave Chan/The Globe and Mail
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New bill would ban replacement workers in federal workplaces during strikes, lockouts
Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan listens to a question from a reporter in the in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Replacement workers will be banned during strikes and lockouts at federally regulated workplaces under new legislation introduced in the House of Commons today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Former environment minister Catherine McKenna urges Trudeau to reverse carbon price exemption
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 28: Catherine McKenna speaks at the Global Citizen NOW Summit at The Glasshouse on April 28, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
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For the sake of Canada’s cleantech future, SDTC board and management must step down
Israr Ahmad
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Two speakers, one common political failing
The Editorial Board
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Evening Update: Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected new Speaker of the House of Commons
Newly elected Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus arrives at the Senate Chamber to present himself and receive the Governor General’s acknowledgement, at the Senate of Canada Building in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023.
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Parliament’s problem isn’t a lack of decorum. It’s the House’s lack of power
Andrew Coyne
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Greg Fergus gives first speech as new Speaker of the House of Commons
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Liberal MP Greg Fergus elected as new Speaker of the House of Commons
Newly elected Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus is escorted into the House of Commons by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Liberal member of Parliament Fergus has been elected the House of Commons Speaker in a historic mid-session vote. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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House prepares to vote on new Speaker in rare mid-session election as MPs vie for job
House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota leaves Parliament Hill after announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa on September 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India hacker group targets Canada
The federal government is coping with apparent cyber attacks this week, as a hacker group in India claims it has sowed chaos in Ottawa. Hands type on a keyboard in Vancouver on Wednesday, December, 19, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
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Politics Briefing: Rota’s exit leads to high-end food donation to low-income Ottawa residents
House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota leaves Parliament Hill after announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Greg Fergus is Canada’s new Speaker of the House. What does his role entail?
Newly elected Speaker of the House of Commons Greg Fergus speaks in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Liberal member of Parliament Fergus has been elected the House of Commons Speaker in a historic mid-session vote. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Evening Update: Anthony Rota resigns as Speaker of the House of Commons
Anthony Rota leaves the speakers entrance of West Block after announcing his resignation as Speaker of House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Politics Briefing: House Speaker Anthony Rota resigns after MPs from all parties call for his exit
House of Commons Speaker Anthony Rota leaves Parliament Hill after announcing his resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Morning Update: House Speaker pressed to resign after veteran of Nazi unit honoured
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota speaks during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Sept. 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Politics Briefing: Bloc Québécois joins NDP’s call for Speaker to resign
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota looks on during Question Period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada September 25, 2023.
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The tribute to a Nazi in the House of Commons is an utter disgrace that could have easily been avoided
Marsha Lederman
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Morning Update: Speaker apologizes after MPs honour man who fought with Nazi unit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognize Yaroslav Hunka, who was in attendance and fought with the First Ukrainian Division in World War II before later immigrating to Canada, in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
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House Speaker apologizes after MPs honour man who fought with Nazi unit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recognize Yaroslav Hunka, who was in attendance and fought with the First Ukrainian Division in World War II before later immigrating to Canada, in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Patrick Doyle
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House of Commons ‘dropped the ball’ on rushing Liberal bail-reform bill, Senate hears
Two of Canada's leading advocacy associations for civil liberties and criminal justice reform say it is troubling the Liberal government opted to have MPs send its bail-reform bill directly to the Senate, instead of having it first studied by a parliamentary committee. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani speaks to media after cabinet swearing-in at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Ottawa’s bail reform legislation lands in the Senate, but critics question quick House passage
The Centre Block of Parliament Hill is pictured as members of Parliament return to the House of Commons in Ottawa on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, following the summer recess. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Poilievre introduces housing bill, plan focuses on getting cities to build more homes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre asks a question in the House of Commons during question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Politics Briefing: Poilievre urges Trudeau to reveal evidence of India’s role in killing of Canadian Sikh leader
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Liberals make affordability, public safety top priorities as grocery executives meet with minister
Metro CEO Eric La Flèche arrives for a meeting on the growing cost of food in Ottawa, Sept. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Changing the workplace of Parliament Hill would change everything
Sabreena Delhon and Hannah Sung
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Mental health minister puts $156-million toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November
Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett says the government is putting $156 million over three years toward a new three-digit suicide-prevention hotline, which is expected to launch Nov. 30. Bennett rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, June 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick</div>
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Harassment complaints in House of Commons increased by 63 per cent in past year
The House of Commons chamber is seen empty, Wednesday, April 8, 2020 in Ottawa. When Parliament resumes on Nov. 22, no one will be allowed into the House of Commons precinct unless they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
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Conservative MPs furious after e-mails show federal officials worked on ways not to answer their questions
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota looks on during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The Conservatives' cheeky catch phrase for inflation under the Liberals has gotten some MPs into trouble in the House of Commons, where saying "Justinflation" has been ruled as verboten. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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British lawmakers back scathing report that slammed Boris Johnson over ‘partygate’
FILE - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on May 25, 2022. Britain’s House of Commons is likely to endorse a report that found Johnson lied to lawmakers about lockdown-flouting parties in his office. That would be a humiliating censure that would strip the former prime minister of his lifetime access to Parliament. Lawmakers on Monday, June 19, 2023 will debate a report by the Privileges Committee that found Johnson in contempt of Parliament, and are expected to approve its findings. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
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Parliament votes down Conservative motion against safe supply of drugs
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, May 29, 2023. An attempt from Poilievre for the House of Commons to condemn the Liberal government's approach to drug addiction has failed.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Parliamentary Internship Programme in flux, as academics seek House involvement
The Canada flag flies on top of the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on March 6, 2023. A program that for five decades has had young Canadians shadow MPs from across the political spectrum is facing an uncertain future, as the model that has kept it running for five decades grates against modern labour codes and tax laws. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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Bill sent for final approval to establish Ojibway National Urban Park in southwestern Ontario
NDP member of Parliament Brian Masse rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, April 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
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House of Commons pauses after bill recognizing Canadian artists fails to get a sponsor
Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota looks on during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, June 16, 2022. The House of Commons was unexpectedly suspended on Monday after a senator's bill that aims to recognize Canadian artists and their creative expression failed to get an MP sponsor. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
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Federal strike could push air passenger complaints processing beyond 18 months
Gabor Lukacs is seen at home in Halifax on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014. The Supreme Court of Canada says a federal transportation watchdog was too hasty in dismissing a consumer advocate's complaint on behalf of obese airline passengers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan