cuz it's 2015
Trudeau era to start with sweeping parliamentary reforms, empowerment of MPs
The Justin Trudeau era begins in earnest Friday with all the pomp of a traditional speech from the throne.
But thereafter, the new Liberal government is aiming to break from tradition, promising to transform the way Parliament operates to empower backbenchers, diminish partisanship, restore civility, make government more accountable, be more family friendly and create a more independent Senate.
In short, the prime minister is hoping to bring his "sunny ways" to an institution known more recently for its toxic hyper-partisanship.
The shift will start with the text of the throne speech itself — expected to be a short, factual recitation of the government's priorities, recapping the highlights of the Liberal election platform with minimal rhetorical flourishes.
The House of Commons will sit for a week before taking an extended Christmas break, just long enough to pass a motion putting into effect two of the central platform planks: a tax cut for middle-income earners and tax hike for the wealthiest one per cent.
Trudeau to make Parliament more 'family friendly'
The sweeping democratic reforms promised by Trudeau will take longer to implement but government House leader Dominic LeBlanc intends to set the wheels in motion immediately so that changes can go into effect soon after the Commons returns in late January.
..more sunny tears..
Trudeau era to start with sweeping parliamentary reforms, empowerment of MPs - Politics - CBC News
Trudeau era to start with sweeping parliamentary reforms, empowerment of MPs
The Justin Trudeau era begins in earnest Friday with all the pomp of a traditional speech from the throne.
But thereafter, the new Liberal government is aiming to break from tradition, promising to transform the way Parliament operates to empower backbenchers, diminish partisanship, restore civility, make government more accountable, be more family friendly and create a more independent Senate.
In short, the prime minister is hoping to bring his "sunny ways" to an institution known more recently for its toxic hyper-partisanship.
The shift will start with the text of the throne speech itself — expected to be a short, factual recitation of the government's priorities, recapping the highlights of the Liberal election platform with minimal rhetorical flourishes.
The House of Commons will sit for a week before taking an extended Christmas break, just long enough to pass a motion putting into effect two of the central platform planks: a tax cut for middle-income earners and tax hike for the wealthiest one per cent.
Trudeau to make Parliament more 'family friendly'
The sweeping democratic reforms promised by Trudeau will take longer to implement but government House leader Dominic LeBlanc intends to set the wheels in motion immediately so that changes can go into effect soon after the Commons returns in late January.
..more sunny tears..
Trudeau era to start with sweeping parliamentary reforms, empowerment of MPs - Politics - CBC News
