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Liberals Seek Majority on Committees, Opposition Cries Foul
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Government House Leader Mark MacKinnon proposes to grant Liberals a majority on House of Commons committees, aiming to prevent opposition parties from engaging in partisan games that waste taxpayer money and hinder key legislation. This move, following standard parliamentary rules, has sparked controversy, with opposition leaders accusing the Liberals of a power grab. The proposal risks escalating tensions in a majority Parliament, where Liberals seek to expedite their agenda, but may face further clashes as committees reshape the legislative landscape.
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