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Tempers flared in final days of Parliament due to ‘Freedom Convoy’ support and ‘pent up demand’ to keep government accountable, say MPs and politicos

Pollster Nik Nanos says the whole idea of Parliament being a place of discussion and deliberation for the national interest has 'basically been thrown completely out the window.'

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Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada's federal election coming by October of 2025 at the latest.

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BOIE approves more Centre Block design decisions related to accessibility, lobbies, and more

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BOIE approves more Centre Block design decisions related to accessibility, lobbies, and more

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PROC study should address ‘politicization of the speakership,’ says former parliamentary counsel

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'Although the project continues to track well, we have been taking on some water on the design side in decision-making,' PSPC's Rob Wright told the BOIE on Oct. 26.

Tempers flared in final days of Parliament due to ‘Freedom Convoy’ support and ‘pent up demand’ to keep government accountable, say MPs and politicos

Pollster Nik Nanos says the whole idea of Parliament being a place of discussion and deliberation for the national interest has 'basically been thrown completely out the window.'

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