The Liberal government is moving to take control of most House of Commons committees after gaining majority status.
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon gave notice of a motion on April 21 to amend the Commons’ standing orders adopted at the start of the 45th Parliament, when the Liberals had a minority government. A vote date on the motion has yet to be set, but it will almost certainly pass.
The standing orders adopted in the House last year stipulate that the structure of committees remain in place for the duration of the Parliament, but MacKinnon says the circumstances have changed with the Liberals gaining a majority….