Senators were intimidated and their privilege was breached in carbon tax fracas, Speaker rules

Any attempt to intimidate a senator while in the process of fulfilling their duties is a breach of their privilege, even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, the Speaker of the Senate ruled Tuesday.

Dec 6, 2023 - 13:00
Senators were intimidated and their privilege was breached in carbon tax fracas, Speaker rules

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Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné says nothing could justify the "disproportionate reaction" some senators had to a decision to adjourn debate on a carbon pricing bill last month. Speaker of the Senate Raymonde Gagne speaks during a memorial service in the Senate in Ottawa on Monday, June 5, 2023.

Any attempt to intimidate a senator while in the process of fulfilling their duties is a breach of their privilege, even if the effort is ultimately unsuccessful, the Speaker of the Senate ruled Tuesday.

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