Newfoundland and Labrador.

• Author: Murphy, Elizabeth
• Position: Legislative Reports

The House reconvened, following the Easter break, on April 16 when they resumed debate on the Budget Speech which concluded on May 14. The Supply Bill and the total amount in the estimates of $7,817,543,600 were carried on May 22.

On April 8 the New Democratic Party elected Gerry Rogers, MHA as their leader. Ms. Rogers represents the District of St. John's Centre in the House of Assembly.

On April 28 the Progressive Conservative Party elected Chesley Crosbie as their leader. Mr. Crosbie is not a Member of the House of Assembly.

On May 12th Paul Davis, MHA, former Leader of the Official Opposition, announced that he was stepping down from the position but would continue to represent the District of Topsail-Paradise. David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East--Bell Island was designated Leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Assembly.

During the Spring sitting two Cabinet Members were suspended from the Liberal caucus and now sit on the opposition side of the House as unaffiliated Members. Both Members have been accused of harassment by other Members and are under investigation by the Commissioner of Legislative Standards in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Conduct.

On May 2, Tracey Perry, MHA for Fortune Bay Cape--La Hune proposed a Private Member's motion calling on the House of Assembly to develop through the Privileges and Elections Committee a legislature-specific harassment policy, similar to that of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly. The Resolution was passed unanimously. The Committee is charged with consulting Members and...