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Originally Posted by old-fart
And after the King-Byng affair, King won a majority and drastically changed the powers the GG has reducing them greatly.
Since that time, the GG has never gone against the advice of the PM. Ever. The GG is not required to consult the leader of the opposition and see if they can form government before replying to the PMs request for dissolution. The GG is not actually required to consult with anyone other than the PM.
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As evidenced by her approving the prorogue on the advice of Harper, immediately yesterday morning, while completely ignoring the written requests from Dion and Layton to meet with them first.
That was my favourite part of yesterday's announcement.