Parties will walk on political eggshells in the new year

After the 30-hour vote marathon by the Conservatives, the temperature in Parliament continued to rise. Public opinion polls showed that most observers were not impressed with the parliamentary chaos.

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer, pictured, was the main opponent of Speaker Greg Fergus's's actions, but was forced into silence himself when it was revealed that he had made a similar mistake earlier this year, writes Sheila Copps.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SHEILA COPPS

December 18, 2023

OTTAWA—Andrew Scheer is looking a little more ruddy than usual. And it isn’t because of a cheeky response to Christmas cheer.

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