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Old 12-04-2012, 09:24 AM   #216
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Originally Posted by Resolute 14 View Post
Speaking of conflict of interest, one of the goofiest things about our parliamentary system is how a Tory MLA can basically clear his own boss of conflict of interest charges.
Well since the Speaker by definition is a MLA, the Speaker either has to be from the governing party or from the opposition.

How would having a Speaker from the opposition fix things? The Speaker would then have to rule on matters concerning the leader of the opposition.
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