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Old 12-02-2008, 01:47 PM   #1162
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Originally Posted by ok, ok,....I get it View Post
Proroguing...was discussed earlier that the GG could not say no.....

This article says different:

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...tory/WBSteele/

....still interested in know the "truth" on this point
I could in no way say for certain what Jean can do, however the GG position is largely cermonial at this point, and heavily based on precedent. Precedent is that Porogue is not something a GG will deny.

Even if she could, Jean would be a fool to. If Harper goes to her and asks for a porogue, stating it is his desire to suspend parliament for a while to see if the opposition is willing to work with the government, why on earth wouldn't she? Especially given her own history, and the Liberal and separatist ties that dog her. Agreeing to this gives her a very easy way to show a neutral stance.

Once the porogue expires, then it becomes interesting again.
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