Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has prorogued Parliament, suspending legislative activities, as the Liberals prepare to replace him. The move resets the agenda, potentially jeopardizing key bills, including those addressing online content accountability and citizenship for individuals born abroad to Canadian parents.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has prorogued Parliament until March 24, suspending activities of the House of Commons while the Liberals move to replace him as both Liberal Leader and prime minister. This move resets the legislative agenda, and some key pieces of legislation may die on the order paper. While the House of Commons can resume work where it left off if opposition parties support a motion, there is no guarantee this will happen.
Certain bills face an uncertain future, including legislation aimed at holding social media platforms accountable for content, which has been criticized for potential Charter violations. Another bill, concerning citizenship for individuals born outside of Canada to Canadian parents born abroad, risks being struck down again. A court-ordered deadline for this bill, which seeks to replace legislation passed by the former Conservative government in 2009, has been missed due to prorogation. Also in limbo is legislation aimed at increasing the capital gains tax rate for individuals on gains above $250,000 from one-half to two-thirds, and for all gains for trusts and corporations
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