Introduction. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute held a debate on the Crown on 14 March 2012 on the resolution that âThe monarchy is a dangerous anachronismâ. John Fraser opposed it, and Michael Bliss supported it. The erstwhile republican Jack Granastein presided over the debate but did not intervene.
Nine counties have adopted âhome ruleâ charters, wherein voters have the power to adopt and amend their own county government organization.
The process for reporting a special rule is a mixture of House rules, committee rules, and long-established practice. 1  The committee of jurisdiction sends a letter requesting a hearing by the Rules Committee. The letter usually includes a request that a hearing be scheduled, a stipulation of the type of special rule desired, the amount of debate time needed, and any waivers of House rules necessary for consideration of the bill.