Wacko

Is ‘wacko’ an unparliamentary word? A look at the rules on decorum – National

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After Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was ejected from the House of Commons Tuesday for refusing to withdraw what was deemed unparliamentary language, many Canadians began asking: who decides what words are unparliamentary, and what words count? Conservatives called the decision biased and demanded House Speaker Greg Fergus resign, saying he had lost the confidence of … Read more

Poilievre allowed back in House of Commons after getting kicked out Tuesday – National

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will be allowed back in the House of Commons on Wednesday for question period after Speaker Greg Fergus had kicked him out for refusing to withdraw comments calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “wacko.” Speaker’s office spokesperson Mathieu Gravel says that under the standing orders of the House of Commons, Poilievre … Read more