By Andrew Thomson | UPDATED 3:40pmET
In the House
The House of Commons is continuing debate on the motion to extend sitting hours for the House of Commons until the summer break begins in late June, following passage of a closure motion earlier today.
The opposition Conservatives have criticized the motion for potentially allowing the government to move, without notice, a motion to adjourn the House until September "without debate or amendment."
"Our job is to hold the govt. to account, to make sure that it's transparent and accountable to Canadians. This is effectively taking that ability away from opposition parties," Conservative House leader John Brassard said of govt's motion to extend House sitting hours.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/Uh9rPdRh1j
— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) May 2, 2022
Watch: Monday's question period
Watch: Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu holds a news conference to discuss her private member’s bill (C-228), the Pension Protection Act. She is joined by Bloc Québécois MP Marilène Gill
In Committee
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland joined a large list of senior government officials at the Standing Committee on Finance, which is starting its look at the government's 464-page budget implementation bill (C-19).
The foreign affairs committee heard from Canada’s ambassadors to NATO and Poland, and from Yuliia Kovaliv, Ukraine’s ambassador-designate to Canada.
Also:
MPs on the transport committee hear from the auto sector and B.C. port executives on supply chain issues. 11am ET / 8am PT
Top officials from the Public Health Agency Canada go before the Commons health committee for questions on COVID-19 and the federal response. 3:30pm ET / 12:30pm PT
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly appears at the Special Committee on Afghanistan. 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
The Special Joint Committee on Medical Assistance in Dying continues to hear from physicians and academic experts. 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT
Watch: PM and Ontario premier confirm funding to Stellantis
The federal and Ontario governments together will contribute over $1 billion to the $3.6 billion project for automaker Stellantis to retool and modernize production plants in Windsor and Brampton, increasing its production of electric vehicles.
Today in Politics Podcast: Mark Sutcliffe and Peter Van Dusen
What was the result of the Rolling Thunder protest in Ottawa on the weekend? What is Canada’s next move as the battle in Ukraine continues? And Conservative leadership hopefuls gear up for the approaching debates.
