“Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if the member can speak to the principle of parliamentary tradition throughout the years where, when there is a majority in the House, there has consistently been a majority on the standing committees. That is what we have seen historically. There is a valid argument for the reason that takes place. Does the member support that principle and would he not agree it would be universally applied, whether it is at the federal or provincial level?”
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Positioning 38%Claims 46%Aside 16%
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 5 wordsthat is a fine principle.PositioningClaims · 31 wordsHowever, I find it rather ironic to hear about parliamentary tradition, given that the composition of committees has always been determined through negotiation and consensus precisely because of that parliamentary tradition.Positioning · 21 wordsFor them to force this change down our throats today and then dare to invoke that principle is a bit much.PositioningOff pointHidden agencyAside · 11 wordsThose are polite words, because I had other words in mind.Aside
