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NDP calls out Conservative MP 'no show' at parliamentary visit to Washington (www.cbc.ca)
submitted 2 days ago by HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works to c/canada@lemmy.ca
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New Democrats say Conservative MPs were missing in action as Canadian parliamentarians visited Capitol Hill and met with American lawmakers and business leaders this week.

Canadian MPs and senators were in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of Parliament's diplomatic efforts. The trip coincided with the start of the U.S.-Canada trade war.

In a social media post, NDP MP Brian Masse noted the Conservative MPs' absence at a critical time.

"The Conservative House of Commons members are a no show despite having the most spots for our delegation," posted Masse, who represents the border riding of Windsor West. "We even have the Bloc [Québécois] represented to show solidarity for all those who live in our great nation."

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[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So Cons get a free flight/hotel/food trip to Washington and don't bother showing up to work?

Yeah ... they don't deserve to lead Canada.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So Cons get a free flight/hotel/food trip to Washington and don't bother showing up to work?

They were too busy with "sensitive negotiations" at a strip bar downtown...

[–] HellsBelle@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Unless, and hear me out here, the Cons met with some MAGA Trump staff to work out how Trump/Musk could help them win ... so Canada could be the 51st state.

[–] m0darn@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

I'm sure many "private conversations" are occurring, we shouldn't discount the possibility (as slight as it may be) that they were serving Canada's legitimate interests and not just their own.

I mean it is possible that conservative Americans would take Conservative MPs more seriously, and they had a unique opportunity to advocate for us....

I mean I wouldn't wager much money on the proposition, but it's possible.

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago

Don't be manifesting that into existence.