OTTAWA – The Liberals say the House of Commons exceeded its powers when MPs ordered the government to hand over all documents related to the so-called “green slush fund” so they can be sent to the RCMP.

Wednesday, Government House Leader Karina Gould called on Speaker Greg Fergus to reject opposition parties’ claim that the government violated MPs’ parliamentary privilege by refusing to provide them with unfettered access to thousands of documents regarding Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

Speaker Greg Fergus faces ruling on an issue that is becoming a serious test of the limits of the constitutional powers of the House of Commons.{ai:summary}<p>The Liberal government in Ottawa is contesting a House of Commons order to release documents on the "green slush fund" related to Sustainable Development Technology Canada, arguing it exceeded parliamentary powers. </p><p>Government House Leader Karina Gould urged the Speaker to dismiss claims from opposition parties regarding violations of parliamentary privilege. #politics</p>

Battle over sending 'green slush fund' docs to RCMP sends House into 'uncharted territory'

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