Gov. Gen. Micha?lle Jean has granted a request from Prime Minister Stephen Harper to suspend Parliament until late next month, a move that avoids a confidence vote set for Monday that could have toppled his minority government. ADVERTISEMENT
"Following my advice, the Governor General has agreed to prorogue Parliament," Harper said outside Rideau Hall after a 21/2-hour meeting with Jean. http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc...