Premier Garson Justifies Prorogation and Election Timing
Premier Stuart Garson defends prorogation of Manitoba’s legislature to allow a general election. He cites historical practice, argues private member resolutions disrupt timing, and notes conflicts with travel and logistics for northern constituencies. He states the government will not keep the House open for these bills and emphasizes election planning over special-session measures.
Private Members Resolutions Hinder Manitoba Election Timing
The text argues that moving private members resolutions would delay House business by three weeks to a month, wreck government timing, and prevent an Manitoba election before November 26. It notes such matters could have been debated in Committee of the Whole or Ways and Means, with only one opposition member, Mr. Stubbs, speaking.
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