Liberals Gain Majority Control on Committees

0:00The Liberals under Prime Minister Mark Carney are pushing to grab majority control on House of Commons committees now that they've locked in a majority government. House leaders Steven McKinnon announced they're changing the standing orders to match their seat count, giving them the most votes on these key panels. Earlier this month, by election wins in Toronto and Terabon, plus five opposition MPs crossing the floor, boosted them to 174. The seats passed in 172 needed for control. Last April's election left them with a minority at 169, so committees were balanced with four Liberals, four Conservatives, and one, Bloque Bayquat, member. Conservatives are fired up, blasting it in a fundraising email as Carney stacking the deck to dodge scrutiny on scandals and waste. Committees play a big role in reviewing bills and keeping the government in check, and this shift would tilt that power toward the Liberals. McKinnon plans the table of motion soon for a House vote since unanimous agreement isn't

1:01happening. Most committees would then run seven Liberals, four Conservatives, and one block seat. With Canada not seeing a majority since 2019, this move locks in Carney's agenda, setting the stage for smoother sales on their big plans. Ahead, that's your Canada News today update. AI powered and always on.