Parliamentary Procedure, Sittings & Legislative Process

Scheer and Reid claim e-vote irregularity in budget vote

Andrew Scheer opposed Prime Minister Mark Carney's budget, intending and ultimately casting a 'nay' vote. He attempted to vote against the budget (after reporting technology troubles) and re-entered the Commons to register his opposition late in the count.

Scheer and Reid claim e-vote irregularity in budget vote

Scott Reid opposed Prime Minister Mark Carney's first budget. He declared he intended to vote 'nay' on the budget, told the Speaker he wanted to vote against it, and cited electronic/technology troubles that delayed casting his vote.