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Adopted: New Democrat plan to limit Harper's power to prorogue
 
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House votes to limit prorogation powers

17 March 2010

OTTAWA – The New Democrat motion to limit the Prime Minister’s powers to prorogue Parliament was adopted by a majority of the House of Commons – major victory for democracy and transparency of government.

“Since taking office, Stephen Harper has used prorogation as a tool to dodge accountability,” said New Democrat Leader Jack Layton. “This power was never meant as reset button. This motion will now hopefully curb the abuse of prorogation.”

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