Bad MP behaviour prevents Canadians from pursuing public office: report

A committee report says the lack of decorum in the House is preventing the space from being inclusive.

Liberal MP Larry Bagnell, pictured, chair of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee, warns not to 'hold your breath' on what will happen next happen with a recently tabled report on making the House more family-friendly because he says the committee is extremely busy. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY SELINA CHIGNALL

June 22, 2016

With political life having a reputation for mudslinging and heckling, a recent report tabled by a House committee found this behaviour amongst Parliamentarians prevents some potential candidates from entering into politics. NDP M...

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