Madam Speaker, I believe the subject of my question was addressed in previous questions.
Currently, under the Standing Orders, a minister who is online can make a proposal, but it takes 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25 members to block it. These opposition members must be in the chamber, and that change was approved by the majority. This is a first in history and it clearly puts the opposition at a disadvantage. I believe I heard my colleague mention that she was not sure how it came about at the time.
Is this change not a glaring example that any significant change should always be made by consensus and that that should be included in the Standing Orders?
