Stella Ambler

Michael Chong gains supporters

Motion 312, authored by Stephen Woodworth, received its second hour of debate this afternoon. Conservative MPs Stella Ambler, David Anderson and Mark Warawa spoke in favour of the motion (Ms. Ambler and Mr. Warawa had previously stated their support). Conservative MP LaVar Payne also tweeted his support this afternoon.

Members of the Canadian Medical Association voted in favour last week of maintaining Section 223(1) of the Criminal Code, the section that Stephen Woodworth seeks to have studied with his motion. Mr. Woodworth is unimpressed.

Maclean’s 5th annual Parliamentarians of the Year Awards ceremony at the Fairmont Château Laurier.  See winners here.

Conservative rookie Stella Ambler was given the honour of moving the motion in reply to the Speech from the Throne on Friday. She decided to go with an extended hockey metaphor.