“Recall” During a Prorogation
When Parliament is prorogued, the proclamation issued by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet includes a date for the opening of the new session. This date can be changed by means
of a further proclamation, resulting not in a recall as such but in an opening of the session at an earlier
date than that given in the initial proclamation. The new session commences and is conducted as an ordinary
session. [103]
It is also possible to prorogue Parliament and end a session by proclamation during an adjournment. [104]
Parliament would then meet for a new session in the normal manner on the date set in the proclamation.