GG agrees to suspend Parliament: Harper

Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean has granted a request from Stephen Harper to suspend Parliament, the prime minister announced on Thursday, a move that avoids a confidence vote set for Monday that could have toppled his minority government.

"Following my advice, the governor general has agreed to prorogue Parliament," Harper said outside Rideau Hall after a two-hour meeting with Jean. "When Parliament resumes Jan. 26, the first order of business will be the presentation of a federal budget." More...

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