Harper quits just as turn for private member’s business was coming up

Meanwhile, other MPs are preparing bills and motions for the next round of debate

Stephen Harper was the sixth-next in line to have his private member’s business dealt with, meaning his time-slot to debate an initiative of his choosing would come up just a few weeks into the upcoming House sitting. However, he stepped down as an MP on Aug. 26.The Hill Times photo By Jake Wright

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BY RACHEL AIELLO

August 29, 2016

Former prime minister Stephen Harper had not spoken in the House of Commons or at committee since last year's election, so it was not surprising he took the opportunity to resign as an MP last week rather than stick around for the next sitting of Parliament. Yet, if he were to stay on as an MP, Mr...

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