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Name caucus reps to get MP input on Centre Block rehab, says Board of Internal Economy
By Charelle Evelyn Mar. 20, 2019
One of the lessons learned from the West Block reno was that MPs weren’t consulted enough, says House deputy clerk Michel Patrice.
Government House Leader Bardish Chagger says there doesn’t need to be a new committee struck to work on the Centre Block renovation project, but some way for MPs to get their feedback in to the Board of Internal Economy and Procedure and House Affairs Committee. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
MPs weren’t consulted enough in the planning process for the renovation of the West Block, say House of Commons administrative staff, who welcomed the idea of a working group of Parliamentarians tasked with giving feedback to avoid pitfalls in the upcoming revamp of Centre Block.
Charelle EvelynCharelle Evelyn is a managing editor with The Hill Times.
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