MPs should revamp Question Period, actually elect House committee chairs, give House Speaker more power, and should consider ending hybrid sittings
The House should seriously consider these reforms in order to make the Commons a more democratic place of substance—not just quips and digs—and motivate MPs to be more fully present—which includes appearing in person—in the House to engage in the debates that contribute to important policy-making decisions.
For decades, MPs have been complaining about Question Period, but it has gotten worse, and it's even more apparent today. Canadians are looking for substance, answers, leadership, hope—not cheap shots for the cameras. It's tiresome, tedious, and it damages the parliamentar...
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