Dec 10, 2020 3:55 PM
An explosive exchange in the House of Assembly today as a former member of the Liberal caucus refused to grant leave that would have seen legislation passed to unlock some types of pensions.
Government House Leader Steve Crocker resolved that Bill 54 be deemed to be read a second and third time, but that effort was blocked by Perry Trimper—the now-independent member for Lake Melville. The move was followed by jeers and calls of “shameful.”
Breaking: MHA Perry Trimper holds up passing of pension legislation. @VOCMNEWS
Trimper was hoping to get time to ask a question in the house regarding flooding in Mud Lake—a matter that he indicates is time-sensitive.