Privilege debate enters sixth day as MPs accuse each other of ‘paralyzing’ Parliament

MPs are currently in the stage of debating the amendment to the initial motion. Liberal, NDP, and Bloc MPs say the ongoing debate has stalled other government business and opportunities to discuss important legislation.

Conservatives, led by Pierre Poilievre, put forth a privilege motion on the government's failure to comply with an order to release documents related to the Sustainable Development Technology Canada fund which has brought Parliament to a standstill. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

October 7, 2024

MPs from all parties are accusing one another of filibustering over a privilege debate in the House now entering its sixth day of a parliamentary standoff. Conservatives are pushing for the release of all documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada. While ...

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