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Unanimous Consent

unanimous consent: Thats what happened Tuesday evening, as MPs of all stripes including the independents agreed to one motion with broad implications, even after some MPs snuck through a bill in the absence of Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who opposed its unanimous consent. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. House adjourns for summer after acrimonious sitting When there is a unanimous consent in the House, there are virtually no limits on how quickly MPs can pass bills and motions into law. House adjourns after Tories back NDP motion for independent scrutiny on MP expenses (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.