Frustration mounts in House as privilege debate gridlock continues

There are a number of government bills as well as opposition motions on the docket for the MPs to address once the House finishes two debates on the questions of privilege put forward by Conservative MPs.

Government House Leader Karina Gould says the 'Conservatives are filibustering their own motion,' as the privilege debate stretches to two weeks. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

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BY IREM KOCA

October 21, 2024

Frustration is mounting among MPs from all parties, who are calling for an end to the privilege debate that has now been ongoing for two weeks—and counting—as the House reconvenes after a week-long break.

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