Canada’s budget watchdog and democracy advocates said Parliament’s suspension contradicts Trudeau’s 2015 campaign promise for open and honest government
OTTAWA — Scrutiny by politicians of the Liberal government’s $150 billion in emergency funding will be limited to just four hours following a deal to suspend Parliament until September — a move branded undemocratic on Thursday.
The move also comes after the Liberal government has for months sought to limit sessions in the House of Commons, even as many provincial and foreign governments have continued in-person debates on a limited basis, said Conacher. The motion passed on Tuesday means there cannot be a vote of no confidence against the minority Liberals. A special COVID-19 committee will continue to meet well into June, but does not enjoy the full powers of Parliament, under which opposition parties can occasionally set the agenda in the House, or provide written questions to government.
Members of Parliament should be able to find the time this summer to take part in proceedings on a limited basis, considering the urgent need for oversight during the pandemic, he said.
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