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RCMP taking over Parliamentary security will invite constitutional challenge

RCMP taking over Parliamentary security will invite constitutional challenge, says Liberal Senator Campbell ‘What happens if the Mounties do not agree to a contract that says that the two Speakers are in charge of the Hill and that they answer to the two Speakers?’ Liberal Senator Larry Campbell asks. Conservative Senators cut short debate in the Upper Chamber Tuesday to pass a controversial government motion calling for the RCMP to take command of Parliamentary security, over the protests of Liberal Senators and warnings of a constitutional challenge because the federal police force takes its orders from Cabinet. The Conservative majority… View Article