The Liberal government wants to impose health measures that would eliminate nighttime votes in the House of Commons for this parliamentary session.
Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon introduced the motion on Monday, and New Democrats immediately expressed their support.
MacKinnon says his motion would address “obstruction” from the Conservative opposition, which he accuses of using procedural tactics to block the government’s work.
In December, the Conservatives imposed a marathon vote on the government’s budget spending measures, resulting in MPs staying up and voting for 30 hours straight.
The motion, if passed, would ensure that, in similar circumstances, the House would sit until midnight and resume the following morning to allow for some rest time.
Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer says his party focuses on solutions to fight crime and lower the cost of living, while the Liberals focus more on the rules of the House of Commons.
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