Talk about a power grab. At least, a word that less than 1% of the population knew it's meaning is now understood by - maybe 2% of the population
Prime Minister Harper has asked for and received from the Governor General, the suspension of Parliament (what 'prorogue' means) - until he presents a new budget in late January.
He'll (supposedly) consult with the opposition in preparing his budget, but the leaders of the opposition are saying he's just delaying the inevitable - that he's lost the confidence of the House (of Parliament).
In the meantime we have a government that won't allow the elected members of Parliament to govern. He's basically grabbed power for the next 7 weeks.
Wanna bet we're now going to be exposed to a lot of propaganda ads from the Conservatives - that will make last summer's pre-electioneering 'Dion-bashing' look like a picnic. After all, they have a 'healthy' war chest.