The Board of Internal Economy was briefed on the issues regarding the use of House of Commons funds by former Bloc Québécois leader Gilles Duceppe. The board will be inviting Duceppe to meet in the near future to discuss the matter. Call 613-995-7882.
The Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page released a new report entitled “A Comparison of Finance Canada and PBO Estimates of the Government of Canada’s Structural Budget Balance." The full report is available online. Call 613-992-8026.
Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, SK) tabled the Report to Canadians 2011. The Report to Canadians is an annual, non-partisan report that presents detailed information on the work of Members of the House of Commons in the Chamber, in committees, in caucus, in constituencies and in representing Canadians abroad. The report also describes the … Read more
The Standing Committee on Human Resources, Skills and Social Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities chose, on November 17, 2011, Mr. Andrew Morrison-Gurza as its laureate for the 2011 edition of the Centennial Flame Research Award. According to the Centennial Flame Research Award Act, this monetary award is offered each year to a … Read more
The Parliamentary Committee on Palliative and Compassionate Care has released a report urging specific policy action on disability issues, elder abuse, suicide prevention and palliative care. The report titled “Not to be Forgotten” is the product of a culmination of a series of consultations, discussions, and extensive research with medical stakeholders and constituents across the … Read more
The Board of Internal Economy has tabled in the House the report entitled "Individual Member’s Expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011." The report is now available online.
Vice-Chair of the Canadian Section of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group Conservative MP Rick Dykstra (St. Catherines, ON), attended the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Southern Governors’ Association (SGA) in Asheville, North Carolina. Dykstra said the U.S. South is relatively distant from Canada, and the annual meeting provides an unparalleled opportunity for Canadians to learn … Read more
Oh behalf of the House of Commons, Speaker of the House Andrew Scheer (Regina-Qu'Appelle, SK) expressed his deepest condolences to Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) and the friends and family of the Honourable Jack Layton at this difficult time. Scheer said Jack was a man of remarkable courage and conviction, who leaves behind a tremendous legacy … Read more
Clerk of the House of Commons Audrey O'Brian announced that the Speaker of the House of Commons will be announced at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Call 613-992-2038. Candidates for the position include: Dean Allison (Niagra West-Glanbrook, ON) Barry Devolin (Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, ON) Ed Holder (London West, ON) Lee Richardson (Calgary Centre, AB) Denise Savoie (Victoria, BC) … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer posted a new report entitled “Fiscal Transparency: Parliament and the Expenditure Management System – Analysis of government Information Tabled at the Procedure and House Affairs Committee March 16, 2011.” The report is available online. Call 613-992-8026.
