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Senators worry access bill gives new powers to Speaker, erodes Chamber authority

‘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.

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BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN
February 22, 2019

News | BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN | February 22, 2019

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Senators worry access bill gives new powers to Speaker, erodes Chamber authority

‘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.

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