Discussion · Government Orders
Mark Gerretsen Liberal
“I agree with the member. If a party holds the most seats in the House of Commons, it should also hold the most seats on committees. That is normal for parliaments like ours.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely correct, and it is not unique to Canada. It is the practice we have had in Westminster Parliaments throughout the world. Having a majority on committees needs to be reflected if a party has a majority in the House of Commons.”
Official Hansard
Mr. Speaker, the member is absolutely correct, and it is not unique to Canada. It is the practice we have had in Westminster Parliaments throughout the world. Having a majority on committees needs to be reflected if a party has a majority in the House of Commons.