House of Commons Procedure and Practice
Edited by Robert Marleau and Camille Montpetit
2000 Edition — More information …

8. The Parliamentary Cycle

“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.

Please note —

As the rules and practices of the House of Commons are subject to change, users should remember that this edition of Procedure and Practice was published in January 2000. Standing Order changes adopted since then, as well as other changes in practice, are not reflected in the text. The Appendices to the book, however, have been updated and now include information up to the end of the 38th Parliament in November 2005.

To confirm current rules and practice, please consult the latest version of the Standing Orders on the Parliament of Canada Web site.

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