US EditionCarney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
MPs will discuss the Middle East conflict's effects on Canadians abroad and global energy markets in a take-note debate without a vote, scheduled as Parliament reconvenes.
- MPs are expected to debate Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and its impact on Canadians abroad in the House of Commons this evening.
- The Liberal government proposed a take-note debate on the conflict, though Prime Minister Mark Carney's itinerary does not include participation.
- A take-note debate allows MPs to discuss government policy but no vote is taken, while the Conservatives and New Democrats had also demanded a debate on the issue.
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The Toronto Star
Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
OTTAWA - MPs are expected to square off tonight in a debate about Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, although the prime minister won't be taking part.
The Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, did not intend to participate in the urgent debate on the Middle East crisis, even though his government invited Parliament to address the issue.
Mark Carney, who supports the American offensive, does not intend to participate in the parliamentary debate on the Middle East crisis scheduled for tonight.
Carney not expected to take part as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
Members of Parliament are expected to debate Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran on Monday evening, although the prime minister won't be taking part. After opposition parties called for some form of debate, the government proposed a take-note debate in the House of Commons about the conflict and its impact on Canadians abroad. Prime Minister Mark Carney's office said he will not take part. He is set to attend a community event in th…
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