“I don't like the proposed seating plan for Centre Block. The government wants to expand cabinet desks and shove 300 MPs into bleachers. I think we should use the Quebec legislature's seating plan instead. It would give us wider seats, desks instead of bleachers, and enough room to move around. All MPs should be treated and seated equally.”
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A debate about the seating plan for when MPs return to Centre Block. The Conservatives pointed out the government's plan expands the size of cabinet desks by 30% while regular MPs get smaller desks. Sounds like the important issues are being tackled.