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Originally Posted by Plett25
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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I am well aware of how the speaker is chosen, and that is why I noted this is a ridiculous aspect of our system.
However, your reply is a false dichotomy. I wouldn't trust any MLA to rule on the conflict of interest of any other MLA. It is too wide open to abuse by someone hoping to either protect a fellow party member, or hamstring a member of their opposing party. A Wildrose or NDP MLA ruling on Redford's conduct would be equally ridiculous.
Conflict of interest charges should be ruled on by an outside, independent party.