Canadian MPs to vote on Stronger Parliament and Democracy so
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 7:08 amCanadian MPs to vote on Stronger Parliament and Democracy soon
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(Oct. 29, 2015) Very soon, at the FIRST caucus meeting of each party, a HUGE decision is going to be made. At their first Caucus Meetings, our MPs can vote to get some power for themselves .. and hopefully for us.
Our MPs have the opportunity to vote to strengthen our Parliament, and to reduce the power of the Prime Minister, the PMO, and the other Party Leaders.
They will be voting on Michael Chong's REFORM OF PARLIAMENT ACT. Never heard of it? That seems to be the plan.
The MPs of each party will vote, party by party in their own meetings, to get the following powers. And I think they can vote to take any or all of these powers.
The review and removal of the party leader.
The election and review of the caucus chair.
The expulsion and re-admission of caucus members.
The election of the interim leader.
If they vote yes, our MPs will greatly reduce the power of the party leaders. This one thing can really democratize our entire political system. This is hugely important.
In fact the caucus will gain the right, I think, to remove the party leader. This is a power the British Parliament has. And it means they do not have to bow down before an 'all powerful leader' who can at any time end their career. Canadian MPs to not dare stand up to their Party Leaders. But they do in Britain. This is very important stuff, yet we can see how little coverage this bill has had over the past several years... as it was discussed, debated, passed by our MPs in Parliament, then almost killed by the Harper Senate before being passed into law a very short time ago.
I saw a story about this on CBC a few days ago. [ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ] It is very important. Even more important that where the Trudeau's are going to live ... which has gotten lots of coverage. Canadians should be learning about this Very Important Vote, and what it can mean, and we should be calling our MPs and telling them what we think.
AND there is more good news: Under this Bill, which was heavily watered down, our MPs have to vote on it at their FIRST Caucus Meeting. BUT ... PARLIAMENT CAN, AT ANY POINT IN TIME revise the Bill as it now stands, and our MPs can vote AGAIN, in 6 months or so when our MPs know each other better and can see how things are going. So these important powers are there to be had...
Canada is supposed to be a Parliamentary Democracy .. not a dictatorship run by a few people. ANYTHING that moves power away from the top will benefit Canadians ... I think.
Here is the CBC story below... and I believe that Justin Trudeau supported Mr. Chong's Bill in the past. Please keep your eye on this. Nothing is more important than democratizing our Parliament, and this is a step in that direction.
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ]
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Michael Chong urges MPs to 'reclaim their influence' as Reform Act takes effect
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Picking leaders, expelling MPs: each party caucus will vote at 1st meeting on what powers MPs should have
By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Oct 27, 2015 8:46 AM ET| Last Updated: Oct 27, 2015 7:53 PM ET
Re-elected Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging all 338 elected members of Parliament to vote in favour of strengthening their roles as his Reform Act comes into effect today.
"I urge my fellow MPs to vote for the Act's model rules which will empower them to represent their constituents' interests in Ottawa," said Chong.
"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for MPs to reclaim their influence in caucus, and by extension, in Parliament."
The Act requires MPs to vote as a caucus on whether they will have a say in four specific, party matters, namely:
■The review and removal of the party leader.
■The election and review of the caucus chair.
■The expulsion and re-admission of caucus members.
■The election of the interim leader.
The results will apply to their party for the duration of this Parliament.
"These four votes will determine which powers the party leader will have and which powers MPs will have," said Chong.
The controversial private member's bill nearly died on the order paper during the last session of Parliament, but eventually cleared the Senate after the House of Commons was adjourned and received Royal Assent.
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3123291 ]
Chong was elected in the new Ontario riding of Wellington-Halton Hills following last Monday's election, which saw the Liberals form a majority government and the Conservatives demoted to opposition status.
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(Oct. 29, 2015) Very soon, at the FIRST caucus meeting of each party, a HUGE decision is going to be made. At their first Caucus Meetings, our MPs can vote to get some power for themselves .. and hopefully for us.
Our MPs have the opportunity to vote to strengthen our Parliament, and to reduce the power of the Prime Minister, the PMO, and the other Party Leaders.
They will be voting on Michael Chong's REFORM OF PARLIAMENT ACT. Never heard of it? That seems to be the plan.
The MPs of each party will vote, party by party in their own meetings, to get the following powers. And I think they can vote to take any or all of these powers.
The review and removal of the party leader.
The election and review of the caucus chair.
The expulsion and re-admission of caucus members.
The election of the interim leader.
If they vote yes, our MPs will greatly reduce the power of the party leaders. This one thing can really democratize our entire political system. This is hugely important.
In fact the caucus will gain the right, I think, to remove the party leader. This is a power the British Parliament has. And it means they do not have to bow down before an 'all powerful leader' who can at any time end their career. Canadian MPs to not dare stand up to their Party Leaders. But they do in Britain. This is very important stuff, yet we can see how little coverage this bill has had over the past several years... as it was discussed, debated, passed by our MPs in Parliament, then almost killed by the Harper Senate before being passed into law a very short time ago.
I saw a story about this on CBC a few days ago. [ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ] It is very important. Even more important that where the Trudeau's are going to live ... which has gotten lots of coverage. Canadians should be learning about this Very Important Vote, and what it can mean, and we should be calling our MPs and telling them what we think.
AND there is more good news: Under this Bill, which was heavily watered down, our MPs have to vote on it at their FIRST Caucus Meeting. BUT ... PARLIAMENT CAN, AT ANY POINT IN TIME revise the Bill as it now stands, and our MPs can vote AGAIN, in 6 months or so when our MPs know each other better and can see how things are going. So these important powers are there to be had...
Canada is supposed to be a Parliamentary Democracy .. not a dictatorship run by a few people. ANYTHING that moves power away from the top will benefit Canadians ... I think.
Here is the CBC story below... and I believe that Justin Trudeau supported Mr. Chong's Bill in the past. Please keep your eye on this. Nothing is more important than democratizing our Parliament, and this is a step in that direction.
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ]
jack etkin: jetkin@hotmail.com (to contact or remove from list)
http://www.thebridgenewsservice.com
And check http://www.thebridgenewsservice.com/links for a list of interesting websites...
= = = = =
Michael Chong urges MPs to 'reclaim their influence' as Reform Act takes effect
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ]
Picking leaders, expelling MPs: each party caucus will vote at 1st meeting on what powers MPs should have
By Susana Mas, CBC News Posted: Oct 27, 2015 8:46 AM ET| Last Updated: Oct 27, 2015 7:53 PM ET
Re-elected Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging all 338 elected members of Parliament to vote in favour of strengthening their roles as his Reform Act comes into effect today.
"I urge my fellow MPs to vote for the Act's model rules which will empower them to represent their constituents' interests in Ottawa," said Chong.
"This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for MPs to reclaim their influence in caucus, and by extension, in Parliament."
The Act requires MPs to vote as a caucus on whether they will have a say in four specific, party matters, namely:
■The review and removal of the party leader.
■The election and review of the caucus chair.
■The expulsion and re-admission of caucus members.
■The election of the interim leader.
The results will apply to their party for the duration of this Parliament.
"These four votes will determine which powers the party leader will have and which powers MPs will have," said Chong.
The controversial private member's bill nearly died on the order paper during the last session of Parliament, but eventually cleared the Senate after the House of Commons was adjourned and received Royal Assent.
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3123291 ]
Chong was elected in the new Ontario riding of Wellington-Halton Hills following last Monday's election, which saw the Liberals form a majority government and the Conservatives demoted to opposition status.
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener ... -1.3278851 ]
MORE:
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ]
- - -
Related Stories
[ http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael ... -1.3289892 ]
■Manitoba's Candice Bergen joins Conservative interim leadership contest
■Conservatives to elect interim leader on Nov. 5
■John Baird, ex-Harper cabinet minister, won't run for Conservative leadership
■Erin O'Toole, ex-Veterans Affair minister, to seek Conservative interim leadership
■'Voters wanted change' at the top