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Parliament’s in a pickle

Is Parliament doomed to fail? Or is it not as bad as most Canadians think it is? Jonathan Malloy, a scholar of Canadian political institutions, discusses his new book, The Paradox of Parliament.

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BY CHELSEA NASH
December 26, 2023

feature | BY CHELSEA NASH | December 26, 2023

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The recent Angus Reid survey also found that 73 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that MPs just follow their leaders and there is no real debate on issues in Parliament. That's a problem. And the closer the election, and the more the Liberals drops in polls, the more rambunctious the House.

‘Not worth the cost,’ ‘axe the tax,’ and ‘after eight long years’: repetition of phrases in the House may be annoying, but also ‘how political marketing works,’ say experts

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The recent Angus Reid survey also found that 73 per cent of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that MPs just follow their leaders and there is no real debate on issues in Parliament. That's a problem. And the closer the election, and the more the Liberals drops in polls, the more rambunctious the House.

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MPs have been performing for the cameras for decades. But the House debates and Question Period should be more informative, engaging, impassioned, and productive. Of course, Question Period is combative, but it should be so much more. And it's up to the MPs, not the House Speaker, to change it.

Take it easy on the campaign slogans in Question Period, it’s annoying

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MPs have been performing for the cameras for decades. But the House debates and Question Period should be more informative, engaging, impassioned, and productive. Of course, Question Period is combative, but it should be so much more. And it's up to the MPs, not the House Speaker, to change it.

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Liberal, NDP, and Green MPs says they appreciate House Speaker Greg Fergus' efforts, while Conservative MP Michael Cooper says he doesn't see a solution because 'I don't think there's a problem.'

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Liberal, NDP, and Green MPs says they appreciate House Speaker Greg Fergus' efforts, while Conservative MP Michael Cooper says he doesn't see a solution because 'I don't think there's a problem.'

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‘Not worth the cost,’ ‘axe the tax,’ and ‘after eight long years’: repetition of phrases in the House may be annoying, but also ‘how political marketing works,’ say experts

Take it easy on the campaign slogans in Question Period, it’s annoying

‘There has been an effect on decorum thus far’: MPs address heckling in Parliament following newly-elected House Speaker’s speech

A history of heckling

Politicians should reclaim themselves, say authors of new book Tragedy in the Commons

‘Not worth the cost,’ ‘axe the tax,’ and ‘after eight long years’: repetition of phrases in the House may be annoying, but also ‘how political marketing works,’ say experts

‘Not worth the cost,’ ‘axe the tax,’ and ‘after eight long years’: repetition of phrases in the House may be annoying, but also ‘how political marketing works,’ say experts

Take it easy on the campaign slogans in Question Period, it’s annoying

Take it easy on the campaign slogans in Question Period, it’s annoying

‘There has been an effect on decorum thus far’: MPs address heckling in Parliament following newly-elected House Speaker’s speech

‘There has been an effect on decorum thus far’: MPs address heckling in Parliament following newly-elected House Speaker’s speech

A history of heckling

A history of heckling

Politicians should reclaim themselves, say authors of new book Tragedy in the Commons

Politicians should reclaim themselves, say authors of new book Tragedy in the Commons

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Poilievre voted best public speaker, most quotable, hardest-working, and biggest self-promoter in The Hill Times’ 29th Annual Politically Savvy Survey

U.S. election preoccupies Canada’s top 50 foreign influencers as feds’ focus gets pulled from Asia strategy

The 100 most influential people in federal politics and government to watch in 2024

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Housing Minister Fraser a 2023 fan favourite on Parliament Hill: All Politics Poll

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