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It’s time for the House to admit it was wrong, and to move on

There is no constitutional basis in the law, powers, and privileges of the House to order documents to be given to the RCMP through the Office of the Law Clerk, particularly when there’s no parliamentary purpose or proceeding for which said documents are to be used or considered.

Opinion
BY STEVEN CHAPLIN
October 28, 2024

Opinion | BY STEVEN CHAPLIN | October 28, 2024

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It’s time for the House to admit it was wrong, and to move on

There is no constitutional basis in the law, powers, and privileges of the House to order documents to be given to the RCMP through the Office of the Law Clerk, particularly when there’s no parliamentary purpose or proceeding for which said documents are to be used or considered.

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