Monday
Opening of Parliament
1. Swearing in Members
2. Rules of the House
3. Introduction of Cabinet & Critics
4. Prepare for next session
Tuesday
First Reading
1. Prime Minister presents the Throne Speech
2. Cabinet Members must all present Legislation
3. Finance Minister presents the Budget Speech
4. Leader of Opposition present speech from official opposition
Recess (Break)
5. Question Period
6. Party Caucuses:
a. Liberals: Meet in party caucus to reach agreement on legislative agenda (support for five the of the seven proposed bills)
b. Opposition: (Conservative & Socialists) Reaching agreement on which legislation to oppose
Thursday
Second Reading
1. Cabinet Members give a more detailed account of legislation and the reasons for it
2. Opposition (Conservative & Socialists) gives a speech opposing bill
3. Question Period
Monday
Third Reading
1. Present Bills –Respond with Questions
2. Caucus
3. Voting on Final Reading
4. Debrief
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