Quebec MPs line up to oppose province’s riding map proposal
Pollster Dan Arnold says, ‘by and large,’ Conservatives stand to gain the most electorally from this decade’s riding redistribution effort, including in Alberta, where three seats are being added.
House clerk selection process wrongly attacked
It is in the government’s best interest to appoint a competent and impartial clerk. We don’t have an American-style Congress which operates as a fully autonomous institution independent of the executive.
NDP, CPC MPs take joint Manitoba riding-redraw appeal to PROC
The Procedure and House Affairs Committee recently heard MPs’ objections to the final proposed new maps for Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with NDP MP Daniel Blaikie making pitches for both provinces.
Interim House clerk named, but no word on process to appoint permanent successor
Government House Leader Mark Holland announced deputy clerk Eric Janse’s appointment as interim clerk of the House of Commons on Jan. 30.
House clerk selection process needs a non-partisan refresh
The clerk is, by law, the secretary to the BOIE. What kind of management board would accept that their most-trusted officer be appointed without their participation or consent?
‘A lot for a what if’: CPAC CEO says potential benefit of more camera angles in QP not worth risking editorial neutrality
The current rules for cameras in the House ‘perpetuates stultifying environment’ of debate consisting of ‘reading 20-minute speeches into the record’ and MPs manufacturing moments for social media clips, says Hill reporter Dale Smith.
Selecting Commons clerk needs ‘unanimity’ from all parties, say opposition MPs after critics pan past process
Former House clerk Audrey O’Brien says the role requires a candidate capable of performing a unique ‘balancing act.’
Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador final riding proposals could help swing certain districts: Grenier
Plus, the electoral redistribution commission for Manitoba tabled its final proposal on Dec. 6, which includes a reversal of its suggested expansion of Churchill–Keewatinook Aski.
Work, interrupted: new hires, remote interpretation set to boost committee capacity in new year
The House Board of Internal Economy has approved a new remote interpretation option, and 69 candidates sat the Translation Bureau’s recent accreditation exam.
House of Commons Clerk Robert to retire in January
Charles Robert recently announced his plan to officially retire as the 13th clerk of the House of Commons on Friday, Jan. 13.
