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Conservative government proroguing Parliament 'plausible,' say opposition MPs
Senate sitting extra days to pass budget implementation, House seats, Wheat Board and long-gun registry elimination bills a signal Parliament could be prorogued, say opposition MPs.
PARLIAMENT HILL—A government decision to fill the Senate’s sitting agenda from now until possibly the last week before Christmas has fuelled Opposition speculation Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to ensure passage of "promises-made" legislation for the Conservative Party’s base in case the government decides to prorogue Parliament in January.
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Conservative government proroguing Parliament 'plausible,' say opposition MPs
Senate sitting extra days to pass budget implementation, House seats, Wheat Board and long-gun registry elimination bills a signal Parliament could be prorogued, say opposition MPs.
PARLIAMENT HILL—A government decision to fill the Senate’s sitting agenda from now until possibly the last week before Christmas has fuelled Opposition speculation Prime Minister Stephen Harper plans to ensure passage of "promises-made" legislation for the Conservative Party’s base in case the government decides to prorogue Parliament in January.
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