The House of Commons continues to consider bills C-42 and C-51.
Debate begins on a private member's bill (C-461) aimed at the CBC's disclosure practices and the Access to Information Act.
Information that could compromise the public broadcaster's "journalistic, creative, or programming independence" would remain exempt from the act, replacing the language currently found in the CBC's exemption (Section 68.1). The highest salary and responsibility levels across the public service would also be open to information requests.
Conservative MP Brent Rathgeber sponsored the bill.
MPs vote on last week's NDP motion to reaffirm the Parliamentary Budget Officer's mandate and extend Kevin Page's tenure until a replacement is named.
►Brazeau faces forced leave from Senate
In the Senate, the government plans to move a motion asking the internal economy committee to place Senator Patrick Brazeau on a leave of absence. Brazeau, charged with sexual assault and assault last week, would be unable to access Senate resources if the motion passes.
According to the Rules of the Senate, the Senate can order a leave of absence for "sufficient cause" to "protect the dignity and reputation of the Senate and public trust and confidence in Parliament."
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Brazeau faces two summary conviction charges after being arrested in Gatineau, Que. Senators who face indictable offences, meanwhile, are automatically placed on leave of absence.
The internal economy committee can reduce or suspend Brazeau's access to office space, travel expenses, and other benefits while on leave. He has been expelled from the Conservative caucus.
-Andrew Thomson
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