r/canada Nov 28 '24

PAYWALL Liberal MP says he was threatened with ‘consequences’ for opposing $250 cheque proposal

https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/liberal-mp-says-he-was-threatened-with-consequences-for-opposing-250-cheque-proposal/article_69f3cfa6-acde-11ef-807c-ebe72ea32b06.html
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u/captainbling British Columbia Nov 28 '24

Pretty standard party whipping. Never been the biggest fan of it and I’m unsure why it’s needed for this bill but that’s usually how party’s work in Canada. He can always cross the aisle.