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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 15 points 6 days ago (2 children)

On average, provincial and territorial politicians sat about 47 days in legislatures last year

Saved you a click

[–] karlhungus@lemmy.ca 10 points 6 days ago

Don't really mind giving CBC views, but thanks

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Can someone explain what we learn from this number? Did someone just calculate it for the heck of it, or is there actually some value to it?

[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 8 points 6 days ago

The number represents the time legislators are legislating. I believe committees only sit while parliament is in session, so this is more or less the maximum time a bill can be discussed and amended.

Generally, I'd consider the ever shrinking number an indication that bills aren't being appropriately debated. Yes, bills are heavily workshopped before they are presented, but that's among a small group of people without any public feedback.

[–] grte@lemmy.ca 6 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Doug Ford recently sent the Ontario legislature on a five month recess which has some people wondering, um, what's up with that?