I'm not sure I would say it's a common practice. It does happen during an election year.
On May 7th, 2012. See this statement in context.
On May 7th, 2012. See this statement in context.
May 7th, 2012 / 3:50 p.m.
Senior Parliamentary Counsel and Director of House Services, House Services Branch, Legislative Assembly of Alberta
I'm not sure I would say it's a common practice. It does happen during an election year.
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