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.
From Conservapedia. Open Rule is a set of regulations for debate on the floor of the House of Representatives which permits general debate and allows members to offer amendments. 1  Closed Rule.