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time allocation: While the government has allowed more time for meaningful debate, it is ready to limit it through a measure known as time allocation, according to Globe and Mail. After opposition parties refused to consider Liberal changes that would have provided more predictability for government legislation, Ms. The legislation was sent back to the House, which rejected the Senate's amendments, setting the stage for a standoff between the chambers. Chagger bit back, saying they should expect time allocation more often on government legislation in order to speed up the passage of government bills. The Harper government used time allocation 91 times on 56 bills during its last four years in office. According to the Liberals, the government has used time allocation only 14 times on nine bills during its mandate. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.