Problem with Question Period is there’s too much of it

The current daily spectacle is an embarrassing exhibition that is practically devoid of content. It is difficult to attribute any purpose to this bizarre phenomenon that is actually reflected in the event.

Some might think that having Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spend more time in Question Period would bring more accountability to government. Basia Puszkar writes that this would not work.Photograph by Adam Scotti in the Prime Minister's Office

Opinion

BY BASIA PUSZKAR

June 20, 2016

Sometimes simple changes inspire big shifts. Such is the case for the welcome change of putting an end to applause during Question Period. It has not caught on with all quite yet, but let us hope that as the first session of the newly elected Liberal government comes to a pause for summer adjournme...

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