Canadian House of Commons Paralyzed by Corruption Allegations

A standoff between the Liberal government and Conservative opposition has led to a complete halt of government business in the House of Commons, which has lasted for over a week. The Conservatives, led by Andrew Scheer, accuse the Liberals of corruption and demand the release of documents related to a 'green slush fund' program, which they argue involves mismanagement of taxpayer dollars. House Speaker Greg Fergus ruled that the government did not fully comply with previous requests for these documents, prompting ongoing debate in the House. The Liberals assert that the request to produce documents for the RCMP's potential investigation infringes on parliamentary rights and is an abuse of power. Meanwhile, the RCMP has expressed skepticism regarding the utility of these documents in any investigative process. The impasse is also preventing the government from advancing key legislative initiatives, including a proposed capital gains tax increase.