It’s critical for parliamentarians to prepare themselves properly for standing committee work

Liberal MP Emmanuella Lambropoulos, pictured on Nov. 20, 2020, taking part the House Industry Committee. Ms. Lambropoulos recently got herself into hot water during the Official Languages Committee meeting on Nov. 13, when she expressed skepticism about the decline of the use of French language in Quebec.

Most Parliamentarians soon learn that committee work is the heart and soul of their responsibilities as lawmakers. Committees are where MPs and Senators review, examine and debate legislation and policy that affects the lives of millions of Canadians. MostÂ...

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