No ‘real benefit’ to prorogation for the government, say politicos, amid speculation option is on the table
The Liberals could use programming motions as a ‘workaround’ to speed up committees without rejigging party representation, which is locked in for the duration of Parliament, unless altered by a House motion, says former NDP staffer Anthony Salloum.
Proroguing Parliament isn’t likely to benefit the government should it secure a majority, say observers, as the move wouldn’t rejig the makeup of committees and could “cut into” Prime Minister Mark Carney’s "anti-politician" brand.
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