Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Today, the Government House Leader, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, announced that Michel Bédard has been appointed Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel of the House of Commons.
The Law Clerk is responsible for providing comprehensive legal and legislative services to the Speaker, the Board of Internal Economy, Members of the House and its committees, the Clerk and the House Administration. The Office of the Law Clerk also drafts legislation and amendments for Members, and may represent Members or the House in proceedings that involve their parliamentary privileges and immunities.
Mr. Bédard has been Interim Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel since June 2022, and his appointment is effective January 23, 2024.
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