Prorogation Basics
What is the definition of prorogation in the context of Canadian Parliament?
What is ending a parliamentary session?
Which PM prorogued Parliament in 2008, causing controversy?
Who is Stephen Harper?
How does prorogation affect opposition parties?
What is delays accountability?
Which document outlines prorogation in Canada?
What is the Constitution Act, 1867?
This means to prepare the writ for elections.
What is “draw up the writ”?
Who has the power to prorogue Parliament in Canada?
Who is the Governor General?
In which year did prorogation lead to a crisis?
What is 2008?
What was the public reaction to the 2008 prorogation?
What is criticism?
This structure governs during elections.
What is the Caretaker Convention?
When are general elections held under the Elections Act?
What is October?
How does prorogation differ from dissolution?
What is prorogation ends a session, dissolution ends Parliament?
What led to the prorogation in 2010?
What is the Afghan detainees issue?
This term refers to MPs who are not in the cabinet.
What are private members?
Can the Governor General refuse prorogation?
What is yes?
What does prorogation allow the government to do?
What is reset the agenda?
What happens to government business during prorogation?
What is all bills and motions in progress are terminated,
In 2019, which PM prorogued Parliament?
Who is Justin Trudeau?
Another reason to dissolve Parliament.
What is a vote of non-confidence?
This person dissolves Parliament on PM's advice.
Who is the Governor General?
When can documents be tabled after prorogation?
What is when Parliament reconvenes?
What is the typical duration of a prorogation in Canada?
What is weeks or months?
Who played a role in the 2008 prorogation?
Who is Michaëlle Jean?
How might prorogation affect public trust?
What is erosion of trust?
The maximum term of Parliament since 2007.
What is 4 years?
How does prorogation relate to powers?
What is balances executive and legislative roles?