POLI 101 Lecture Notes - Parliamentary Debate, Parliamentary Procedure, Anne Cools
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This included any debate in parliament and during question period. Taxpayer dollars pay for this information to be available to the public. The attention paid to this portion of parliamentary debate has increased, as media has been able to provide coverage to the public. A quasi press conference that occurs outside of parliamentary procedure. Generally a high profile individual (such as a minister or pm) will be asked questions and be given the opportunity to address the media regarding particular issues. * midterm includes information provided in today s lecture. How accountability is assured in parliament (1) question period. Government can be called to account directly by the opposition. No money can be spent on anything without the prior and explicit consent of the hoc (house of. Procedure that guarantees government spending is done according to rules. Currently in order to become a senator, you must be at least 30 years of age.
