Part 2, Volume 159 Extra Edition #1
Highlights
- The current Parliament of Canada is officially prorogued.
- The prorogation is based on the Prime Minister’s advice.
- The announcement could not be made directly to the Senate and House of Commons due to their adjournment.
- Parliament is prorogued until March 24, 2025.
- The proclamation is issued under the authority of King Charles III and witnessed by the Governor General of Canada.
Prorogation of Canadian Parliament Until March 2025
The proclamation announces the prorogation of the current Parliament of Canada, as advised by the Prime Minister. Due to the adjournment of the Senate and the House of Commons, the announcement could not be made directly to both Houses. Consequently, the proclamation serves to officially prorogue Parliament until March 24, 2025. The document is issued under the authority of King Charles III and is witnessed by Mary May Simon, the Governor General of Canada, with the Great Seal of Canada affixed to it. [Source]