‘There’s no problem,’ says Independent Senator Pierre Dalphond, arguing the bill simply creates a ‘safety valve’ to prevent privileged information from being wrapped up in the new mandatory financial disclosures.
The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs, pictured in October, continues its study on Bill-C58.
The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Two words in a new bill could erode the power of the Upper Chamber and hand it to the Senate Speaker, according to some Senators studying a bill that creates mandatory proactive disclosure of expenses.
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Liberal MP Ken Hardie, former broadcaster, says he doesn't want to see lawmakers or social media companies 'running rampant over free expression,' but there is a 'fine line' that needs to be walked.
The NCC has proposed building six new embassies in the Mechanicsville neighbourhood, which would increase the diplomatic presence west of downtown Ottawa.