Hill Climbers

NDP procedural wizards give a glimpse of the House’s behind-the-scenes choreography

Knowledge of House of Commons rules and procedures is key to the opposition's work in the Chamber, so a maintained sense of continuity among House leader and whip's staff is key, says NDP House leader's office chief of staff Jeremy Huws.
Alex Telka, left, is the 'top procedural guy' in NDP House Leader Peter Julian's office, while Jeremy Huws, right, is Mr. Julian's chief of staff. Though the party's House officers budget sank due to losses in the last election, these two staffers and several others in the party whip's office have managed to stay on, providing sought-after technical advice and analysis.
The House leader and whip’s offices are central valves in the beating heart of House of Commons strategy for any recognized party on the Hill, working to negotiate, track, and shake up the Chamber’s agenda. Given the importance of these offices to performance in the House, Jeremy Huws

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