Gomery Clause K & Ablonczy: "Budget bills showdown...drama"

Budget bills showdown to begin on Hill, more drama, LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, Paco Francoli, The Hill Times, May 30th, 2005

As of last Friday, it didn't look as if the Conservatives were preparing to try to bring down the government again. On Thursday, it gave notice that the topic for tomorrow's debate will be on a technical matter related to the terms of reference for the Gomery Inquiry.
The motion reads in full: "That this House call on the Government to amend section (k) of the Gomery Commission's terms of reference to allow the Commissioner to name names and assign responsibility."

Tory MP Diane Ablonczy has been hammering away at the government over this for weeks. She is upset that "clause k" in the terms of reference only allows Justice John Gomery to make recommendations aimed at preventing mismanagement of future advertising activities, but not say who is guilty.

According to Ms. Ablonczy, "Gomery can watch the surveillance camera and he can confirm the bank was robbed but he cannot disclose who grabbed the cash or who drove the getaway car."

The Conservatives have until 6 p.m. Monday evening to place more motions on the Notice Paper. It must then decide which one it will use by 10 a.m. the day of the debate