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Budget Debate and Unemployment Standoff in Parliament
The passage discusses ongoing budget discussions in Parliament, noting twelve days of debate on previously spent money and supplementary estimates. Senators and opposition, including Conservatives and the NDP, object to measures affecting unemployment benefits. A Private Members Bill to abolish the Senate faced opposition but was introduced by unanimous consent, with debate confined to a narrow hour.
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Sisly
Senate
Senator Deary
Ottawa
Ottawa Journal
Hour of Commons
Diefenbaker
House of Commons