Debate should spark emergence of introspection

After days of debate, the House passed the emergency declaration order on Feb. 21. While many MPs expressed a desire to 'lower the temperature' and 'unify' Canadians, that work needs to start with their own conduct in the Chamber.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY EDITORIAL

February 23, 2022

On Feb. 21, the House of Commons made history by holding a vote to ultimately approve a motion confirming a declaration of emergency. The 185-151 affirming vote following the invocation of the Emergencies Act came after three extraordinary sitting days during what can only be described as equally ex...

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