Michael Snoddon

BC Parliamentary Nerd/ Northern Ontario boy living on the West Coast

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

I’ve found a new example to provide when I get asked if MLAs can eat on house duty. (Answer: never, ever, ever)

You could, but here’s the result. Chaos of duelling points of order. We must be close to the final sitting days..

[Jeff Jedras @jeffjedras]

The biggest House of Commons food-related drama since Justin Trudeau's chocolate bar.

"The member has brought cake into the House of Commons."

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

If you like processes of #cdnpoli here is a great read on the inner workings of the Canadian Senate. I'll reserve my judgement on the thesis of the article until I finish nerding out. #cdnpoli #senCA

https://t.co/OkEiJVswkI

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

Neat decision from the Supreme Court this morning in defence of bilingualism in New Brunswick (Canada’s only legally bilingual province).

Important to note the appointment of the current LG in NB is not invalid. The crown in Canada evolves…

[Lyle Skinner @SkinnerLyle]

The Supreme Court of Canada held that the New Brunswick Lieutenant Governor must be bilingual in accordance with section 16(2) of the Charter. The Charter limits the appointment process of the LG under s.58 of the Constitution Act, 1867. #nbpoli #cdnpoli #cdnlaw #cdncrown

[David L. Cohen @DLCohenPHL]

Visual of the Week: On the wake of serious negotiations on the renewal of USMCA/CUSMA, the map shows the compelling nature of the trilateral trade relationship for Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. We are truly stronger when we work together.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@by__brittany There’s run-offs all the time for LA mayor. (‘93, ‘01, ‘05, ‘13, ‘22)

Also, there’s been plenty of republican mayors of LA including Richard Riordian.

Impressive- yes. Unthinkable- no.

[Lyle Skinner @SkinnerLyle]

This application for judicial review is unlikely to be successful.

The laws regarding an MP's sessional allowance are quite clear and Parliamentary Privilege means it is up to the House of Commons itself not the individual MP to grant an exception. #cdnpoli #nbpoli #cdnlaw

[Rob Shaw @RobShaw_BC]

.@BCNDPCaucus response: "Findlay’s racist campaign hands control of B.C. Conservatives to pro-Trump faction"

[BC NDP @bcndp]

Even Conservative MLAs don't support Kerry-Lynne Findlay and her Trump-style politics.

She attacked the family of Conservative MLA Peter Milobar just because they're Indigenous.

She's the most extreme, divisive party leader in BC history. No wonder pro-Trump MLAs all back her.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@by__brittany @KerryLynneFindl I thought you just said you weren’t going to be there? 🥸

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@wyatt_claypool Gold.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

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[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@mikelroy Alex wouldn’t know- he’s “new”

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

Summer recess means more time to dive into obscure parliamentary procedures in time for the fall. Giddy up 🤠

[No Context BC Gov @NoContextBCGov]

Today is the last day of the spring 2026 sitting! Thank you to the MLAs, staff, and media who keep #bcpoli running.

We hope this I Think You Should Leave-inspired compilation captures the funnier (and more chaotic) moments from the past months. Turbo Team, out!

[Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner]

It's the last day of session! Proud of the progress we’ve made this spring: strengthening protections for international students, investing $241M to expand skilled trades training, and launching Western Canada’s first new medical school in nearly 60 years. On to the next chapter.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@RobShaw_BC @BCConservCaucus @BCNDPCaucus Solidifying your love of QP.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@MLABrennanDay Alex is a class act of a public servant with beautiful mutton chops but helpful to get his title right.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@AmazingZoltan @itspaulcustance "They" being the Conservatives. Against their own motion.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

I think he means- the conservatives voting against their motion because it was amended. Gavin Dew "We will not support the amended motion..."

BCNDP called division because they intend to support the amended motion. Nice try twisting though.

[Alexander Zoltan @AmazingZoltan]

The BC NDP have called division to stop Motion 205, which would require them to receive mandatory basic financial literacy training.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@P_Ratchford @DefendTheFlagBC Just trying to follow your math. 49-42. Wouldn’t have made a difference.

[Michael Snoddon @m_snoddon]

@LauraFerreira21 Might sit on the 29th. So, maybe the 30th?