MPs debate as Liberals, with NDP support, aim to suspend Parliament until Sept. 21 GlobePolitics
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The Liberal government – with the support of the NDP – introduced a motion Monday outlining alternative scenarios for political debate during the proposed suspension to Sept. 21, such as meetings of some committees and a total of four formal sitting days.
MPs who cannot travel to Ottawa will be able to participate in the Special Committee through new video links on screens placed inside the House of Commons. However, many of the other activities that come with regular sittings, such as introducing and voting on motions and legislation, are suspended except for the four scheduled sitting days.
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