NDP, Liberals blame government tactics, late-night notice on ISIL mission, for empty seats on opposition benches

One Liberal, who did not want to be quoted, told The Hill Times the vacant Liberal seats were signs of division over the anti-terrorism legislation.

PARLIAMENT HILL—Liberal and NDP MPs are blaming government staging tactics in the Commons and late-night notice of a Tuesday morning speech by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for empty seats on opposition benches as NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau declared their part...

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