‘An embarrassment to the country,’ critic says as prorogued House leaves bills at risk of abandonment [Video]

This story deals with suicide. If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual extortion, or is struggling with mental health, you can find resources for help at the bottom of this story.

Carl Burke is frustrated at the government’s decision to prorogue Parliament as it puts several bills, including one intended to protect youths from online predators, in jeopardy.

“We’re playing a game of politics here, and the game of politics we’re playing is with children’s lives,” Burke told The Current’s host Matt Galloway. 

“I’m not sure if the government realize that, or if they care.” 

Burke lost his son Harry to suicide on April 24, 2023, after he became a victim of a sextortion scheme. Harry, a student in eastern P.E.I., was 17 years old.

He and his family have since worked to raise awareness and call on social media companies and governments to do more to protect young people from …