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RSS FeedsPC MPP who referees Ontario´s legislature wants to see better behaviour
(The Star Books)

 
 

10 september 2019 04:45:22

 
PC MPP who referees Ontario´s legislature wants to see better behaviour
(The Star Books)
 


The Progressive Conservative who referees Ontario’s legislature is asking fellow MPPs — including in his own party — to dial down confrontational behaviour when they return from an extended summer break or risk alienating voters. Without naming names or parties, Speaker Ted Arnott singles out “repeated and contrived standing ovations” in the legislature’s daily question period, noting they “do not lead us to a higher standard of parliamentary decorum.” Tory MPPs, led by Premier Doug Ford, have been criticized for setting a rancorous tone by jumping to their feet to clap at every response from the premier or his cabinet ministers. In retort, the official opposition New Democrats occasionally do their own standing ovations.“There has been a noticeable difference in the level of toxic partisanship when the premier is in question period and when he’s not in question period,” Green Leader Mike Schreiner said Monday.“The bottom line is the premier’s going to set the tone and I hope he comes back in the fall and sets a more respectful one.” Ford’s office did not comment on details in the speaker’s memo but spokeswoman Ivana Yelich said “our government will continue to follow the advice and rules set out by the Speaker.”“Our caucus is an enthusiastic team, proud of our plan to get Ontario back on track. We are excited about the kind of changes we are making to ensure Ontario is open for business while ensuring the best outcomes for all Ontarians.”Arnott spent several months working with three deputy speakers — one is fellow Progressive Conservative MPP Rick Nicholls; the others are New Democrats Jennifer French and Percy Hatfield — on the note sent to members in July. Sixty per cent of MPPs were newly elected in the 2018 provincial election and the legislature resumes sitting Oct. 28, a week after the federal election.An MPP for 29 years wh ...


 
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