Michael Ignatieff - You gotta show up - IRONY ALERT
"I think it's just absolutely basic to democratic politics: you show up. You show up, and empty chairs - there are a lot empty conservative chairs at debate say exactly what these people think about democracy, it's a flagrant lack of respect for citizens... our view is that we should show up, unless you're sick or unless something happens, a roof falls on your head, you should show up. You gotta be in the room." Michael Ignatieff has the worst attendance record of all MPs for the last session of Parliament. In 2010 he missed 70 per cent of all votes and 72 per cent of confidence votes. Let's have a look at some of the pieces of legislation he missed voting on since he was crowned Liberal Leader: C-449, Free Public Transit for Seniors Act C-510, Criminalizing abortion C-343, Family leave C-300, Corporate Accountability of Mining, Oil and Gas Corporations in Developing Countries C-201, Stopping pension clawbacks for veterans C-384, Euthanasia C-302, Italian-Canadian Recognition and Restitution Act C-469, Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights C-307, Charter of the French Language C-530, Northwest Territories borrowing limits C-46, Canada-Panama Free Trade Act C-42, Strengthening Aviation Security Act C-501, Pension protection C-473, Protection of Insignia of Military Orders, Decorations and Medals C-393, Aids-drugs-for-Africa bill C-304, Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing Act C-47, Budget implementation act II, 2010 C-42, Strengthening Aviation Security Act <b>...</b>
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