Government House Leader Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “There are four recognized parties in the House of Commons with 335 MPs. The Conservatives, with 119 MPs, insist one of their members should co-chair the parliamentary review committee on the Emergencies Act. There are four recognized groups in the Senate with 85 senators. The … Read more
Government House Leader Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement on the formation of a joint parliamentary review committee on the invocation of the Emergencies Act: “Under our proposal, the committee would have 11 members. There would be seven MPs (three Liberals, two Conservatives, one Bloc, one NDP) and four senators, representing all groups in Senate. There … Read more
Government House Leader Mark Holland (Ajax, Ont.) issued a statement: “The House of Commons was scheduled to resume debate today on the use of the Emergencies Act to respond to the illegal blockades. Upon the advice of Parliamentary security, the Speaker and House leaders from all parties have agreed to cancel today’s sitting. We are … Read more
Senator Marc Gold introduced legislation to amend the Parliament of Canada Act and enshrine into law a number of changes that have already been made in the Senate. Bill S-2 would extend eligibility for annual allowances to senators occupying leadership positions in parties or groups beyond only the Government and Opposition; ensure all recognized parties and parliamentary groups … Read more
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) met virtually with the owners of Panierlocal.ca to discuss investments supporting economic growth from Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth, and Resilience. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2727.
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez (Honoré-Mercier, Que.) and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport Soraya Martinez Ferrada (Hochelaga, Que.) met virtually with the director of Cuisine collective Hochelaga-Maisonneuve to discuss investments from Budget 2021. The full release is available online. Call 613-995-2727.
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) delivered a speech at the Canadian Club of London where she stressed the importance of the USMCA in providing stability and predictability in trade with our largest market, and in supporting continued prosperity for Ontario. The full release is available online. Call 343-203-7700.
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) welcomed the appointment of Mario Dion as the new Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. This appointment is effective January 9, 2018. The full release is available online. Call 613-947-6769.
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) announced the nomination of Mario Dion as the next Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. Chagger stated “Mario Dion has an impressive track record as a senior public servant that stretches back three decades and six different governments. This makes him an excellent choice to be Canada’s next Conflict of … Read more
Government House Leader and Minister for Small Business and Tourism Bardish Chagger (Waterloo, Ont.) introduced legislation to amend the Salaries Act and equalize the status of the government’s ministerial team. The Government of Canada is committed to creating a one-tier ministry that recognizes the equality of all Cabinet members and supports their work on the government’s priorities. The full release … Read more
