Parliament
Tories are watching Liberal as Parliament returns: Scheer
Leader says opposition to fight hard now the days of a Liberal majority that could do whatever it wanted are over.
Australia investigates China plot to plant spy in Parliament
Accused of bribing a luxury car dealer, now deceased, to run as a candidate.
Parliament set to reconvene with Speaker election on Dec. 5 [UPDATED]
Scheer wanted the House of Commons to begin sitting Nov. 25.
UK Supreme Court rules suspension of Parliament was illegal
Court found Johnson acted to limit debate on Brexit in violation of Parliament’s constitutional role.
Johnson denies lying to Queen, court rejects Brexit case
Many lawmakers, campaigners, economists and businesses fear a no-deal Brexit would be economically devastating.
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Johnson’s Brexit plans in crisis after third defeat in two days
Parliament turned down a motion triggering a vote, Boris indicated he would try again.
Brexit turmoil continues as lawmakers defy UK’s Johnson
House of Commons is confronting Johnson over his insistence that the UK leave the EU on Oct. 31.
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Opposition developing to Boris Johnson’s Parliament dodge
Manoeuvre gives political opponents even less time to prevent a chaotic no-deal Brexit by Oct. 31.
Scheer says Clement no longer a Conservative MP after more allegations arise
A sexting scandal involving a longtime Conservative politico appears to go deeper than originally thought.
Liberals may use time allocation to push priorities through Parliament
Will curtail debate if they think the opposition parties are dragging their feet.
Senate, Trudeau government locked in test of wills over budget amendments
OTTAWA — A bid by senators to amend the Trudeau government’s budget escalated into a test of wills over which parliamentary chamber – the elected House of Commons or the appointed Senate – has the right to decide budgetary matters.…
Parliament resumes: faces tough choices, stagnant economy
Climate change strategy, Kinder Morgan pipeline, Pacific NorthWest LNG project among the challenges.
