Liberals Vote to Make Some Committee Discussions Private

Move comes after gaining majority, taking control of committees

Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon responds to a question during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 28, 2026. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

The Liberals have voted to move certain House of Commons committee deliberations private, shortly after gaining a majority of seats on most committees.

The Liberals passed a motion in the House on April 27, to amend the standing orders and take control of committees, shortly after achieving a majority government through recent floor crossing and byelection wins.