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  Parliament Prorogued
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Last EditedNew Jerusalem  Dec 04, 2008 10:21am
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News DateThursday, December 4, 2008 04:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionGov. Gen. Michaƫlle Jean has granted a request from Stephen Harper to suspend Parliament until late next month, 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."

Harper would not discuss the content of the discussion with Jean, citing constitutional traditions.

But he added in French: "The economy is the priority now and the public is very frustrated with the situation in Parliament. We're all responsible for that."
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