Liberals Call for Extended House Sitting Hours

Tories say move would undermine government accountability

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Mark Holland speaks about the upcoming session during a news conference on Parliament Hill, Sept. 20, 2022 in Ottawa. Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press

The Liberal government is calling to extend House of Commons hours to allow for evening sittings citing legislative obstruction from the Conservatives.

The Tories say the move to extend hours is an “excuse” to undermine government accountability at parliamentary committees.