OTTAWA — The speech from the throne and the federal budget will be the top two items on Parliament’s agenda when it reconvenes Wednesday after a lengthy and controversial prorogation.
But the biggest political flashpoints in the coming session are likely to come over two other items that have a common denominator: attempts by the House of Commons to put some restrictions on the traditional powers and privileges of the prime minister.
“I think it’s going to be a fairly intense session,” said NDP House Leader Libby Davies. “It’s going to be a difficult working environment.”
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Holy crap, you Liberals are idiots.
ReplyDeleteCan you see Iggy supporting a reduction of the powers he hopes he will have following an election? After the way he became leader of the Liberal party, will he be prepared to submit to the will of the house? No chance.
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