A “time allocation” motion seeking to limit the study of Bill C-10, a controversial bill critics see as the government’s attempt to restrict freedom of expression, was adopted in the House of Commons on June 7. In a 181–147 vote, the minority Liberals with the backing of the Bloc Quebecois reduced the study of Bill C-10 by the Commons heritage committee to no more than “five further hours.” Several MPs criticized the Liberal’s use of the time allocation motion invoked under Standing Order 78(3), which has been used only three times since 1996 and never for such a short period. Conservative MP Rachael Harder said during debate on June 4 that because the motion allocated fewer than 10 hours, “it is not consistent with the usual practice of the House and must therefore be ruled out of order.” Conservative House Leader Gérard Deltell said it was an attempt by the …