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Will MPs Show the Courage and Independence Needed to Stop Bill C-38?

Bruce Hyer | Posted 08.14.2012 | Canada Politics
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Bruce Hyer

Parliament has never seen such an all-encompassing bill as C-38 in its history. The government has shut down debate in Parliament and refuses to split the bill to allow for proper scrutiny. Ultimately, whether this terrible bill passes or not depends on the mettle of individual Conservative MPs.

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Omnibus Budget Bill Would Go Down Smoother in Pieces

Susan Eng | Posted 05.11.2012 | Canada Politics
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Susan Eng

On Monday, May 14, parliament will vote on whether to give it second reading and send it to committee. Despite vociferous opposition calls for splitting the current 400-page bill to deal separately with issues, Conservative House Leader Peter Van Loan flatly refused, saying that the government wants its economic program passed quickly.

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