There can be little doubt that the recent prorogation of Parliament until March 24, announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Jan. 6, is in the best interests of the Liberal Party of Canada. All cabinet ministers, including the prime minister, will be exempt from parliamentary scrutiny for eleven weeks. Further, the minority Liberal government will be able to shield itself from a vote of non-confidence, also for eleven weeks, giving the Liberal Party all that time to choose its new leader.

Whether this prorogation violates the constitutional principles of parliamentary sovereignty and accountability will soon be decided by the federal court{ai:summary}<p>Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's decision to prorogue Parliament until March 24 serves the interests of the Liberal Party of Canada. This move allows cabinet ministers to avoid parliamentary scrutiny and protects the minority government from a non-confidence vote during the leadership transition. </p><p>The eleven-week period provides the Liberal Party ample time to select a new leader without the pressures of parliamentary oversight. #politics</p>

John Carpay: Trudeau's prorogation served only the interests of the Liberal Party

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