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Elizabeth May to raise Question of Privilege arguing that Closures on Debate deny MP's the ability to do their Job: Holding the Government to Account

September 15, 2014

Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands, will raise a question of privilege regarding the Government's use of time allocation in Parliamentary debates.

Party Leader Elizabeth May will speak about the unprecedented frequency of debate closure tactics used by Stephen Harper's Conservatives to prevent discussion on issues that could affect Canadians for generations. 

Ms. May will also address how debate closures have disproportionately silenced independent MPs, making it difficult for them to express the concerns of their constituents in Parliament.  

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For additional information or to arrange an interview, contact:

Julian Morelli
Director of Communications
Green Party of Canada
cell: (613) 614 4916
office: (613) 562 4916 (224)
[email protected]