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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” ~~ John G. Diefenbaker

The HUB: Parliament is (sort of) back. MPs are preparing for permanent hybrid work

  * Parliament returns on Monday, but not all MPs will be making their way back to the House of Commons after pandemic-era changes to allow for hybrid Parliament practices, including remote voting, were made permanent in June. * Opposition MPs say their ability to hold the government to account has been severely hampered, not just from the impersonal nature of virtual Parliament but because of rule changes that accompanied the switch.   * Other MPs argue that the flexibility of hybrid Parliament is vital to casting a wider net for potential MPs, attracting young parents and other Canadians who have been put off by the long stretches away from home ... CLICK HERE for the full story

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