March 13, 2020 •
Canadian Parliament to Adjourn Until At Least April 20
After completing its legislative business today, the Parliament of Canada will adjourn until at least April 20 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The political parties have agreed to the adjournment, according to Conservative House of Commons leader Mark Strahl. “Members […]
After completing its legislative business today, the Parliament of Canada will adjourn until at least April 20 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The political parties have agreed to the adjournment, according to Conservative House of Commons leader Mark Strahl.
“Members of Parliament are speaking with one voice today to say that we will do our part,” said MP Peter Julian on behalf of the New Democratic Party, according to Politico.
Additionally, on March 12, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s wife, was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.
Even while adjourned, the government will still have the ability to allocate federal funds to try to stem the spread of the virus.
June 5, 2015 •
Ontario, Canada Legislative Assembly Adjourns
On June 4, the Ontario, Canada Legislature adjourned the first session of the 41st Parliament. The body is scheduled to reconvene its second session on September 14, 2015. Photo of the Ontario Legislature by Antoien Cadotte on Wikimedia Commons.
On June 4, the Ontario, Canada Legislature adjourned the first session of the 41st Parliament.
The body is scheduled to reconvene its second session on September 14, 2015.
Photo of the Ontario Legislature by on Wikimedia Commons.
October 6, 2014 •
British Columbia, Canada Begins Third Session of 40th Parliament Today
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia resumes today at noon for the prorogation of the second session of the 40th Parliament. The third session of the 40th Parliament will then open at 1:30 p.m. The third session is scheduled to […]
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia resumes today at noon for the prorogation of the second session of the 40th Parliament. The third session of the 40th Parliament will then open at 1:30 p.m. The third session is scheduled to adjourn on November 27, 2014.
Photo of the British Columbia Legislature Building by Ryan Bushby on Wikimedia Commons.
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