Trudeau has prorogued Parliament. Here’s what that means
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will resign as leader of the Liberal Party and as Prime Minister once a new candidate is found.
- Trudeau advised Governor General Mary Simon that Parliament needs a new session, resulting in prorogation until March 24.
- He stated that the current session of Parliament has been paralyzed for months due to obstruction and lack of productivity.
- Trudeau emphasized that confidence votes after March 24 will allow Parliament to weigh in on confidence democratically.
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Opposition says prorogation a ‘selfish’ move fraught with uncertainty
Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer said Canada would be in a stronger position today if an election had been held this fall
How does proroguing Parliament affect Calgary?
A non-profit serving newcomers and families experiencing poverty in Calgary says it is uncertain about whether it will be able to continue providing its service as the federal Liberals hit pause on Parliament, putting the organization's main source of revenue in limbo.
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