Hey Parliament, how about we take this online?

If it's done right, many of Parliament's functions could be moved online. But the opposition parties need to be involved in, and committed to, every aspect of this walk toward virtualization, it won’t work otherwise.

The West Block has been empty since the House adjourned because of the global pandemic. I would humbly suggest that the House leadership approach this virtual sitting of the House incrementally, with the end result being some hybrid solution involving the use of technology and a healthy dose of Standing Order flexibility, writes Joe Jordan. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY JOE JORDAN

April 13, 2020

OTTAWA—There is an increasing amount of timely, and useful, discussion taking place about strategies for ensuring Canadians have an effective legislative branch of their government during the pandemic and its aftermath. This debate is being driven by the need for Parliament to exercise its oversi...

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