January 30, 1868
CHAPAIS APPOINTED TO SENATE
As rumoured, Hon. Jean Charles Chapais (Agriculture) has been appointed to the Senate, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of Hon. Joseph Bossé (1868-0259).
RECENT CABINET DECISIONS
The Dominion Cabinet has abolished the regular Saturday half-holiday for the duration of the Parliamentary session (1868-0255). So long as the Commons remains sitting, Saturdays will be considered full work days with regular hours from 9 am to 4 pm, with no overtime available.
The Cabinet has also approved $4,200 for alterations to the Parliament Buildings (1868-0256). The request was submitted to the Cabinet by Hon. William Howland (Public Works) on behalf of the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Clerk of the Senate.