With all the uncertainty about just exactly who is leading the Liberal party, and when an election might be called, one thing is crystal clear: Governor General Mary Simon was wrong to approve Prime Minister Justin’s Trudeau’s request to prorogue Parliament. She should have flat out refused.

It’s based on a simple but easily misunderstood reality: the Liberal party is not the government. The whole issue of the Liberal leadership selection is irrelevant. Our government is headed by the prime minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers. These are the people who must hold the confidence of Parliament. And at present, they obviously do not.

She is only helping the Liberal party{ai:summary}<p>Governor General Mary Simon erred in approving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request to prorogue Parliament, as the Liberal party does not equate to the government. The current leadership uncertainty does not change the fact that Trudeau’s government lacks the confidence of Parliament. </p><p>This situation raises concerns about the legitimacy of the government's authority and its ability to function effectively. The focus should remain on the prime minister and his ministers, who are accountable to Parliament. #politics</p>

Christopher Dummitt: Governor General betrays constitution by letting Liberals escape Parliament

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