prorogued
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While the Liberal Party holds its internal contest, parliament is prorogued until March 24.
From Salon ● Jan. 8, 2025
Canada's parliament has been prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March to allow time for the leadership race.
From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2025
After a flurry of last-minute legislation, Parliament will be prorogued, or formally suspended, in a ceremony featuring hat-doffing, lords in ermine-trimmed robes and commands in Norman French.
From Seattle Times ● May 24, 2024
Parliament was in session but was prorogued on Monday through a government notification uploaded on its website.
From Reuters ● Jul. 4, 2023
The Canadian Parliament was prorogued by the Governor-General on Saturday, the 30th of August, to the 8th of October.
From The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 3, October, 1851 by Various