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Does prorogation matter?

More voices (and a song!) from Globe and Mail readers on Parliament's pause. Join the conversation here

Interactive Glossary

Prorogation primer: Shutting down the House

The House of Commons lies empty on Sept. 10, 2009, a few days before Parliament resumes amid threat of an election.
Interactive

House of Commons seat map

Who sits where in Parliament

Protest in Toronto on Jan. 23 by Josh Jensen.
From our readers

Your pics from prorogation protests

You sent us your photos from no-prorogation rallies across the country

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Durham

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Globe editorial
Silent Parliament, forgotten roots

Stephen Harper's decision to prorogue Parliament is an abrogation of the principles he and his party arose to defend

The Peace Tower is seen behind a sign mocking Prime Minister Stephen Harper during an Ottawa anti-prorogation rally on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010.
Time to stand up for Parliament

The problem is excessive prime ministerial power – and the solution is legislative restraint on prorogation

The House of Commons mace.
Democracy diminished, accountability avoided

It's a move that undermines the democratic rights of the people

Consensus that should be

The Liberals and NDP have provided a good first draft of prorogation reform. But all four parties should recognize this path as a way to strengthen Canada's democracy

The Centre Block of Parliament sits empty in Ottawa on Jan. 6, 2010.

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