Canada prorogues parliament — What now?

Under Canadian law, the prorogation of Parliament effectively stops all parliamentary business. As a result, any government bills that have not yet received Royal Assent are considered to cease to exist, and government committees will not sit again until prorogation ends.

This development will affect the passage of outstanding tax legislation and may also influence the timing of the 2025 federal budget. Although the next Canadian federal election must take place by October 20, 2025, an election could be called earlier by the government or if a motion of non-confidence in the government succeeds after prorogation ends.

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