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Speaker Fergus should not resign

There is a saying: 'To err is human, to blame is politics.' The proceedings of the House of Commons have become too much about naming and blaming and too seldom about learning and improvement. When there are abuses or mistakes, there are instantly calls for resignations. However, as another saying goes, 'the punishment should fit the crime.'

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BY PAUL G. THOMAS
December 13, 2023

Opinion | BY PAUL G. THOMAS | December 13, 2023

Paul G. Thomas is professor emeritus of political studies at the University of Manitoba. See all stories BY PAUL G. THOMAS

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