Defining the Limits of Prorogation in Canadian Democracy

Defining the Limits of Prorogation in Canadian Democracy

Commentary In January, two citizens filed a legal challenge against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament until March 24. The Federal Court, under Chief Justice Paul Crampton, granted an expedited hearing for the case, which took place on Feb. 13 and 14 in Ottawa. A decision is pending. The applicants, David MacKinnon and Aris Lavranos, argue that the prime minister’s prorogation is unconstitutional and is serving parti…