As Canada seeks to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the heckling and disputes between the government and opposition parties increase.
Beginning with a question and answer period, many inquiries were posed to the Liberal government.
Conflict quickly emerged on the subject of jobs and the oil industry. Conservatives demanded to know how the Liberal government could cut jobs in these areas. The Prime Minister maintained his position on focusing on the environment and explained how sustainable jobs would be created.
The Conservative party emphasized supply management and improving domestic trade, worried of this being compromised in joining the TPP. Members of the Liberal party questioned statistics posed by the Conservatives and the legitimacy of their claims.
The Prime Minister refuted some of the Conservatives’ questions by questioning if they were present or paying attention. Heated back-and-forth of slander incited between the parties, with the exclamation of remarks including “liar” and “midget.” The Speaker of the House attempted to take charge and emphasized the rudeness of language such as “midget”.
The agenda proceeded to a motion for the Conservative party to present Bill C-8. After an approximately equal amount of “yeas” and “nays,” a recorded vote was taken and the motion was dismissed by a margin of 8 votes.
The Conservatives informed a reporter that the bill was to sustain financial sectors in the transition to join the TPP. The official leader of the opposition was frustrated by the Liberals’ behaviour. He criticized that they were not even willing to debate the bill, calling them “hypocrites.” He also denounced their use of language and slander during the question and answer period.
The Liberals explained that the Conservatives’ paper was missing portions and did not follow parliamentary format, and that the paper that the Liberal party had proposed was clearer and more comprehensive.
Kevin Nan, a representative from the Trans-Pacific Partnership was invited for a question and answer period with the House of Commons to discuss supply management. Mr. Nan stated that the TPP was open to negotiate with Canada.
In an early question, the representative stated that they have “no concern for supply management,” to the surprise and confusion of the House of Commons. The representative found himself on the receiving end of slander from the members, calling him a “liar.”
The Speaker of the House proceeded to explain the statement, informing that Mr. Nan meant the TPP “does not want supply management.”
A member of the Conservative party then accused the Speaker of bias and “influencing the impartial representative’s remarks.” This member then proceeded to motion for a vote of non-confidence, which was not approved but had support throughout the committee, furthering the doubts the Conservative have about the Liberal government.
Beginning with a question and answer period, many inquiries were posed to the Liberal government.
Conflict quickly emerged on the subject of jobs and the oil industry. Conservatives demanded to know how the Liberal government could cut jobs in these areas. The Prime Minister maintained his position on focusing on the environment and explained how sustainable jobs would be created.
The Conservative party emphasized supply management and improving domestic trade, worried of this being compromised in joining the TPP. Members of the Liberal party questioned statistics posed by the Conservatives and the legitimacy of their claims.
The Prime Minister refuted some of the Conservatives’ questions by questioning if they were present or paying attention. Heated back-and-forth of slander incited between the parties, with the exclamation of remarks including “liar” and “midget.” The Speaker of the House attempted to take charge and emphasized the rudeness of language such as “midget”.
The agenda proceeded to a motion for the Conservative party to present Bill C-8. After an approximately equal amount of “yeas” and “nays,” a recorded vote was taken and the motion was dismissed by a margin of 8 votes.
The Conservatives informed a reporter that the bill was to sustain financial sectors in the transition to join the TPP. The official leader of the opposition was frustrated by the Liberals’ behaviour. He criticized that they were not even willing to debate the bill, calling them “hypocrites.” He also denounced their use of language and slander during the question and answer period.
The Liberals explained that the Conservatives’ paper was missing portions and did not follow parliamentary format, and that the paper that the Liberal party had proposed was clearer and more comprehensive.
Kevin Nan, a representative from the Trans-Pacific Partnership was invited for a question and answer period with the House of Commons to discuss supply management. Mr. Nan stated that the TPP was open to negotiate with Canada.
In an early question, the representative stated that they have “no concern for supply management,” to the surprise and confusion of the House of Commons. The representative found himself on the receiving end of slander from the members, calling him a “liar.”
The Speaker of the House proceeded to explain the statement, informing that Mr. Nan meant the TPP “does not want supply management.”
A member of the Conservative party then accused the Speaker of bias and “influencing the impartial representative’s remarks.” This member then proceeded to motion for a vote of non-confidence, which was not approved but had support throughout the committee, furthering the doubts the Conservative have about the Liberal government.