Rachel Aiello

RT @HoCChamber: .@DLeBlancNB introduced Bill #C5 in the #HoC. The full text of the Bill will be available later today: https://t.co/w7U08…

Today PM Carney to hold a presser, expected to be about the tabling of “One Canadian Economy” legislation. The bill is on today’s notice paper with a royal recommendation, and with two weeks to try and pass it before HoC breaks for summer. Background: https://t.co/ZI5sNXW0Ac https://t.co/7yWykg5BUn

RT @HoCChamber: Yesterday, names were drawn to establish the List for the Consideration of Private Members’ Business. 📋 The complete list…

RT @HoCChamber: By unanimous consent, the #HoC adopted a motion regarding the engrossing of the Address in Reply to the Speech from the Thr…

RT @btaplatt: Carney told reporters today that Canada will "take some time" in deciding on a response to Trump's doubling of metals tariffs…

RT @HoCChamber: .@gary_srp introduced Bill #C2 in the #HoC. The full text of the Bill will be available later today: https://t.co/w7U08Ay…

RT @CTVNews: PM Carney touts ‘new’ Canadian government in his first ever question period https://t.co/1hIarrv4pk

Today is the first day of regular business in the House of Commons since the kickoff of the new Parliament. Caucuses are holding their usual Wednesday meetings this a.m., then proceedings get underway in the chamber at 2 p.m. The main event will be PM Carney’s first ever QP.

And now, Trump chimes in… after his ambassador to Canada recently indicated the talk of 51st state was over… the President brings it back. Suggesting golden dome could be free if this country becomes the “cherished 51st state.” https://t.co/jA4oU4Z9yc

Rachel Aiello @rachaiello

“As the anthem reminds us: The true north is indeed strong and free,” says King Charles at the end of the Speech from the Throne, to large applause.

RT @CTVNews: King Charles: Canada faces ‘critical moment’ as global trading system shifts https://t.co/DtR7Fixhxd

“As the anthem reminds us: The true north is indeed strong and free,” says King Charles at the end of the Speech from the Throne, to large applause.

RT @CTVNews: Government’s priorities to be outlined in today’s throne speech https://t.co/qpe3DOQt1X

RT @natnewswatch: Liberal MP Francis Scarpaleggia elected Speaker of the House of Commons https://t.co/XLuhf8hBz0 Find out more at https:/…

BREAKING: MPs have chosen longtime Liberal Francis Scarpaleggia to be elected the new Speaker of the House of Commons. He has just been dragged to his new big chair. #cdnpoli https://t.co/hywTwWy0fA

UPDATE: The two Conservative MPs have withdrawn their name from consideration to be the next Speaker. So now it’s a contest between six Liberal MPs. And once again, presiding over the proceedings is Dean of the HoC, Bloc MP Plamondon. #cdnpoli https://t.co/hW7GFqZGjp

Rachel Aiello @rachaiello

Tomorrow the 45th Parliament begins, w election of a new House of Commons Speaker. Here are the MPs whose names are still in running for the role (all are eligible minus ministers and party leaders, have to take your name out of contention). There are 8 names, 6 LPC and 2 CPC. https://t.co/axStUCZViY

In the House of Commons Clerk Eric Janse has just informed MPs (including PM Mark Carney who is in his front bench govt side seat for the first time) that the Throne Speech will happen tomorrow (we’re into the procedural kicking off of the day’s business) now awaiting black rod.

RT @CTVNews: MPs to select new House of Commons speaker in secret vote today https://t.co/0tTojKVAdj