Topaz Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 When the members go back to the House, they will have to elect a new Speaker and depending on the outcome of the election, could we also see the first NDP Speaker?? I"m not sure who will be the next unbiased speaker. Thoughts. Quote
August1991 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 When the members go back to the House, they will have to elect a new Speaker and depending on the outcome of the election, could we also see the first NDP Speaker?? I"m not sure who will be the next unbiased speaker. Thoughts.I'm assuming that your question is under the scenario of a Tory minority. I doubt very much that Harper would go along with an NDP speaker and for that matter, Layton wouldn't want to give up an experienced caucus member.At most, it could be a Liberal but I think more likely that it will be a backbencher from the Conservatives. Harper doesn't want/need another contempt ruling. Quote
g_bambino Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 At most, it could be a Liberal but I think more likely that it will be a backbencher from the Conservatives. Harper doesn't want/need another contempt ruling. Because a Speaker of the House from the Conservative Party should ignore the constitution... Um, yeah. Quote
Sandy MacNab Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Elizabeth May The MPs shouldn't have much difficulty hearing her. Quote
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Bump to continue this discussion. Honestly, who is it going to be? It would be mildly funny if Harper nominated the 19 year old McGill student that's now an NDP MP. Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 It would be mildly funny if Harper nominated the 19 year old McGill student that's now an NDP MP. No one gets nominated for the position. All MPs that are not in Cabinet or party leaders are eligible. They actually have to withdraw their name to not be on the ballot. There is a secret vote, and so the house will decide. Quote
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 No one gets nominated for the position. All MPs that are not in Cabinet or party leaders are eligible. They actually have to withdraw their name to not be on the ballot. There is a secret vote, and so the house will decide. Ah that's right. It's probably going to be an NDP MP, but who? Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Ah that's right. It's probably going to be an NDP MP, but who? It's usually a government MP, actually. I would expect, that with a majority, the Conservatives will vote for one of their own. Quote
Scotty Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 The MPs shouldn't have much difficulty hearing her. Maybe the parliamentarian of the year for last year! Sound right? Quote It is an inverted moral calculus that tries to persuade the world to demonize one state that tries its civilized best to abide in a difficult time and place, and rides merrily by the examples and practices of dozens of states and leaderships that drop into brutality every day without a twinge of regret or a whisper of condemnation. - Rex Murphy
Scotty Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 It's usually a government MP, actually. I would expect, that with a majority, the Conservatives will vote for one of their own. Michael Chong's name was suggested on CTV Quote It is an inverted moral calculus that tries to persuade the world to demonize one state that tries its civilized best to abide in a difficult time and place, and rides merrily by the examples and practices of dozens of states and leaderships that drop into brutality every day without a twinge of regret or a whisper of condemnation. - Rex Murphy
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 It's usually a government MP, actually. I would expect, that with a majority, the Conservatives will vote for one of their own. I'm failing all over the place... I don't know why I thought it's usually an opposition MP. Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 I'm failing all over the place... I don't know why I thought it's usually an opposition MP. Well, it has been for 5 years, but Peter Milliken was different than most. Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Michael Chong's name was suggested on CTV That's actually an interesting possibility. Quote
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Well, it has been for 5 years, but Peter Milliken was different than most. I know... somewhere though I heard that it's usually an opposition MP so that the opposition has a reduced vote. Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 I know... somewhere though I heard that it's usually an opposition MP so that the opposition has a reduced vote. That what is sometimes done during a minority. With a majority of 12 seats, that isn't such a problem. Quote
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Also, I think I'd want Leona Aglukkaq, in this case... and then the Ministry of Health can go to the new conservative MP that has a medical degree and a history in the health sector (I think she's from Quebec?) Quote
blueblood Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 No one gets nominated for the position. All MPs that are not in Cabinet or party leaders are eligible. They actually have to withdraw their name to not be on the ballot. There is a secret vote, and so the house will decide. If only party leaders/prime minister were picked like that, think of the money that would save Quote "Stop the Madness!!!" - Kevin O'Leary "Money is the ultimate scorecard of life!". - Kevin O'Leary Economic Left/Right: 4.00 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.77
nittanylionstorm07 Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 That what is sometimes done during a minority. With a majority of 12 seats, that isn't such a problem. Makes sense. Quote
WWWTT Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 Elizabeth May Thats freakin funny man,good stuff! WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
WWWTT Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 I would seriously suggest a minor Alberta back bencher. WWWTT Quote Maple Leaf Web is now worth $720.00! Down over $1,500 in less than one year! Total fail of the moderation on this site! That reminds me, never ask Greg to be a business partner! NEVER!
Posc Student Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 A women would be interesting, and it might be a smart political move on Harper's part. Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 A women would be interesting, and it might be a smart political move on Harper's part. Harper doesn't pick the speaker (of the House - the Senate is his choice), and has no more say than any other MP. Quote
Smallc Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 If only party leaders/prime minister were picked like that, think of the money that would save Well, party leaders are an internal party thing, so it doesn't really cost the rest of us any money. Quote
g_bambino Posted May 3, 2011 Report Posted May 3, 2011 If only party leaders/prime minister were picked like that, think of the money that would save They are, in essence. Quote
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