But NDP MP Joe Comartin says the Conservatives are trying to portray Public Safety Minister Vic Toews as a victim to deflect attention away from Bill C-30.
MPs warn democracy will ‘unravel over time,’ want to change Commons rules
MPs want to limit the government’s power to use time allocation, and closed-door Commons committee meetings, and want to breathe new life into the rules of the game.
'Gun lobby is not going to stop,' says NDP MP Charlie Angus
Gun owners want all aspects of the 1995 law repealed, say opposition MPs.
Conservative government will 'probably set record' for uses of time allocation on debate in House: Franks
Government House Leader Peter Van Loan says opposition parties want to delay legislation they oppose with amendment procedures and other motions. He argues that without time limits, Parliament would be locked in U.S.-style legislative 'gridlock.'
House can change Standing Orders to make it more democratic, now
The NDP is pushing to limit the government’s control over time allocation and in-camera House of Commons committees.
Toews' office contradicts RCMP on when it received potentially embarrassing report on long-gun registry
RCMP says Public Safety Minister Vic Toews received Commissioner's report on long-gun registry Dec. 16. Mr. Toews' office says it wasn't until Dec. 20. The government tabled it in the House in mid-January.
Lobbyist Coates wants quarterly lobby reports, says it’s too competitive
Lobbying Commissioner Karen Shepherd also wants to be able to hand out fines, remove the 20 per cent rule, and list all lobbyists and DPHOs in monthly reports.
Lobbyists call for ‘a clear red line’ on lobbying rules and regulations, now
Critics also say Canada’s lobbying commissioner should have more power.
Lobbyists focus on budget, strategic operating review, and pipelines
U.S. President Barack Obama’s decision on Keystone XL Pipeline opens up more lobbying.
Lobbying Office should be more transparent, aggressive
The new office was meant to be more transparent and aggressive on unethical actions in the political system. Unfortunately, high-profile cases such as the Jaffer one only remind us of a public relations ploy.
OPINION: The Gateway Airport: an important economic engine
If ever there were a climate for a productive and earnest dialogue on trade and security, that time is now.
GRIC pushes for greater clarity in Lobbying Act, also wants to change industry’s image
There are some 5,000 registered lobbyists, but they say the rules still aren’t clear and they’re getting a bad rap.
House of Commons
• S-2 First Nations Matrimonial Real Property Rights Bill (second reading)
• C-4 Preventing Human Smugglers from Abusing Canada’s Immigration System Bill (second reading)
• S-4 Railway Safety Act Amendments (second reading)
The House and Senate are recessed until Feb. 27.
HILL LIFE & PEOPLE SLIDESHOWS
Canadian Urban Transit Association Transit Awareness Days
Feb. 9, 2012
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