Liberal chair’s move to quash motion to study prorogation prompts accusations of ‘coverup’ from Conservatives

Liberal chair Ruby Sahota says the motion was 'premature,' noting that the government is expected to table its report detailing the reasons for prorogation. That report is due within 20 sitting days after the session starts, or by Oct. 28.

Conservative MP Karen Vecchio, her party's deputy House leader, says the government has offered scant proof that a prorogation was needed, noting the MPs are revisiting 'a bunch of bills that were on the table' before the suspension. Screen capture via ParlVu

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BY PALAK MANGAT

October 6, 2020

A ruling by the Liberal chair of the House Procedure and House Affairs Committee on Tuesday had a Conservative MP accusing his colleague across the aisle of contributing to a “coverup” of the WE Charity controversy. MPs on t...

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