POLI 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Rona Ambrose, Bloc Québécois
25 Oct 2016
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Large disconnect between public perception of mps and what mps do. Most canadians think their mp hard working, but feel that overall mps do not work hard (cid:894)fe(cid:374)(cid:374)o"s parado(cid:454)(cid:895) Studies show mps do more work than anyone; only people who do more work are new mothers: standing (23, legislative (ad hoc, special (ad hoc, joint (h of c and senate, subcommittees (from standing, committees of the whole. Research indicates mps some of the hardest working canadians by hours worked. Mps consistently rank low on public opinion surveys. Operates much like commons except for money issues. Defers to house of commons lack of democratic mandate means rarely exercises power notable exceptions under mulroney and harper. Trudeau has changed the selection method not clear problem he wants to resolve the risk of lessening deference to house of commons. Scrutiny of public expenditure public accounts committee chaired by opposition.
