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Opposition MPs add call for a spring economic update to throne speech
Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen, now the government whip, makes his way to a Liberal Party caucus meeting in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang OTTAWA — Government whip Mark Gerretsen insists nothing went wrong with a throne speech sub-amendment vote that now calls on the government to table an economic update before Parliament breaks for the summer. The Liberals were defeated 166 to 164 Monday evening after four Liberal MPs did not vote because of paired abstentions. 'Paired abstentions' happen when parties agree to have a member sit out a vote because someone from another party is not able to attend. The sub-amendment, tabled by interim Opposition leader Andrew Scheer, adds a passage to the throne speech that calls for some kind of spring economic update. It also says that update should include the government's plan to 'unleash Canada's economic potential' and explain how it will respect provincial jurisdiction and Indigenous rights. Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says this is a non-binding motion and the vote that really matters is the confidence motion tomorrow on adopting the throne speech. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 3, 2025. David Baxter, The Canadian Press
CBC
26-05-2025
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How will Carney's first session of Parliament play out?
Quebec Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia has been chosen as the new Speaker in the House of Commons. And King Charles is in Canada, where he'll deliver the throne speech tomorrow as Parliament kicks off. Power & Politics hears from Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon on what the new session will look like.
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26-05-2025
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NDP will not be granted official party status: MacKinnon
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies responds to a question during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld OTTAWA — Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election. Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons. Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party. Without official party status, the NDP will not be allowed to ask daily questions in question period, will not be guaranteed seats on standing committees and will lose out on financial resources provided to recognized parties. The NDP lost official party status in the 1993 election but it managed to regain it in the 1997 vote. More coming. David Baxter, The Canadian Press
Toronto Star
26-05-2025
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NDP will not be granted official party status: government House leader
OTTAWA - Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the law says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election. Interim NDP Leader Don Davies has told The Canadian Press he spoke with the Prime Minister's Office about obtaining official party status for the NDP in the House of Commons. Davies pointed to several past instances of provincial legislatures granting party status to an opposition party. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Without official party status, the NDP will not be allowed to ask daily questions in question period, will not be guaranteed seats on standing committees and will lose out on financial resources provided to recognized parties. The NDP lost official party status in the 1993 election but it managed to regain it in the 1997 vote. This report was first published by The Canadian Press on May 26, 2025. Politics Headlines Newsletter Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. Please enter a valid email address. Sign Up Yes, I'd also like to receive customized content suggestions and promotional messages from the Star. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Politics Headlines Newsletter You're signed up! You'll start getting Politics Headlines in your inbox soon. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
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26-05-2025
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NDP will not be granted official party status: MacKinnon
Interim NDP leader Don Davies says he asked that his party be granted official party status. Davies responds to a question during a news conference on Parliament Hill on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld OTTAWA — Government House leader Steven MacKinnon says the NDP will not be granted official party status because the Parliament of Canada Act says a party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized. The NDP was reduced to just seven seats in last month's election. More coming. David Baxter, The Canadian Press
