Article Summary

The article reports that the federal Liberals, after recently gaining control of parliamentary committees, have held several meetings behind closed doors, prompting criticism from Conservatives who say this limits transparency and accountability. It highlights specific instances where committee proceedings were moved in camera or debate was cut off, often preventing opposition parties from pursuing scrutiny on spending, ethics, and contracts. While the article fairly presents opposition concerns and uses factual details, it emphasizes the Liberals' actions in a way that frames them as secretive, without providing context on whether such procedures are common practice when new majorities take over.