Trudeau resigns: What does ‘proroguing’ Parliament mean? [Video]

In his resignation speech on Monday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Parliament would be prorogued until March 24. The move will give the Liberal party time to find a new leader ahead of an expected confidence vote that could trigger an early election in 2025.

“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process,” Trudeau told reporters in Ottawa on Monday. “This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”

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What is prorogation?

Prorogation is a procedural tool that essentially halts the work of Parliament while allowing the government to remain in power. During a period of prorogation, …