Category Archives: Canada

Pre-study in the Canadian Senate

Posted on February 28, 2012 by pp549

The Canadian Senate is an entirely appointed institution. In the 1970s, the Senate began the process of formalising the practice of pre-study – where a Senate committee would question witnesses and produce a report advising the ministers on the bill … Continue reading →

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Wigs, robes, hats and shouting: State Openings of Parliament

Posted on December 23, 2011 by pp549

It’s Christmas time, and I thought it was time for some lighter topics to cover. So, here’s a compilation of State Openings of Parliament from across the Commonwealth! For those who are uncertain as to what that is, or why … Continue reading →

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Making it easier to unseat the British Speaker

Posted on November 11, 2011 by pp549

The House of Commons Procedure Committee has unveiled its latest report examining the elections of various positions in the House of Commons (2010 elections for positions in the House). Most of the report is fairly uninteresting – bits about number … Continue reading →

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