Conservative MPs are accusing the Liberal government of obstruction by withholding documents related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada. The ongoing debate has stalled other government business and opportunities to discuss legislation.
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 all opposition parties support the motion, Conservatives are prolonging the debate.
, memos, emails, and any other communications shared between government officials and the fund. The motion also asked Parliament to share these papers with the RCMP for its independent determination on whether or not a criminal investigation into the matter is warranted. More than a dozen departments and entities have provided the House with records related to
has brought Parliament to a standstill. The Hill Times Photograph by Andrew Meade The Conservatives have intensified pressure on the government ever since the Speaker’s ruling related to what they call the “green slush fund,” while the Liberals counter that the request of documents to be shared with the RCMP is unprecedented, and threatens the separation of legislation and the judiciary powers.
-chair’s history of working with Conservative politicians. Verschuren, the former head of Sustainable Development Technology Canada, resigned in November after the ethics commissioner launched an investigation. Verschuren reportedly served as an adviser to Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney and as an adviser to finance minister Jim Flaherty.
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