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Liberal House leader accuses Conservatives of obstruction tactics ‘without purpose,’ Opposition House leader hits back

Government House leader Mark Holland says that 'Conservatives consistently block not just the government but all parties from doing their work,' while Conservative House leader John Brassard says any time something hit the House of Commons, the 'deal had already been made' with the NDP.

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BY MIKE LAPOINTE
July 8, 2022

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Conservative filibustering 'isn't actually based on principle or valid arguments,' says Government House Leader Karina Gould, while pollster Nik Nanos says opposition parties often use the tactic with issues worthy of an election fight. The Conservatives say they're just trying to hold up Trudeau's 'destructive' agenda.

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Conservative filibustering 'isn't actually based on principle or valid arguments,' says Government House Leader Karina Gould, while pollster Nik Nanos says opposition parties often use the tactic with issues worthy of an election fight. The Conservatives say they're just trying to hold up Trudeau's 'destructive' agenda.

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