Ottawa Launch: On the House

Metropolitain Brasserie, 700 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON K1N 1K4
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Join Rob Walsh for the launch of his new book, On the House: An Inside Look at the House of Commons. The event will take place on November 6, 2017 at the Metropolitan Brasserie in Ottawa, ON. 

Neither a procedural manual nor an academic critique, On the House reveals, from Walsh’s perspective, the historical origins of the House, its constitutional place in the parliamentary system, the role of committees, legislation, and administration, and its democratic functions. Providing a deeper understanding of both the House’s successes and its failures Walsh celebrates the value of parliamentary democracy while acknowledging the continuing challenges that face it. Read more >

Rob Walsh was the law clerk and parliamentary counsel of the House of Commons from 1999 to 2012.