Parliament prorogued to March 24, 2025

Summary#

This item is the Proclamation Proroguing Parliament to March 24, 2025 (Registration SI/2025-9). It formally pauses sittings of Parliament and sets March 24, 2025 as the date when Parliament is to resume. The proclamation was registered on January 6, 2025 and published in the Canada Gazette, Part II on January 15, 2025.

What it does#

• Officially stops sittings of the House of Commons and the Senate for the current session and sets a return date of March 24, 2025.
• Pauses the normal business of Parliament (debates, committee meetings, and votes) while the prorogation is in effect.
• The proclamation notice itself does not spell out the fate of specific bills, committee studies, or motions — it simply sets the pause and the resumption date. In practice, prorogation typically halts committee work and can affect the status of unfinished bills, but those details are not stated in this notice.

Who's affected#

• Members of the House of Commons and Senate, and parliamentary staff.
• Federal ministers and government departments that need parliamentary approval or oversight.
• Groups, businesses, or individuals watching or waiting for particular legislation, committee reports, or parliamentary decisions.
• Members of the public following inquiries, reviews, or law changes that were active in Parliament prior to prorogation.

Why it matters#

• Parliamentary business that needs debate, scrutiny, or votes will be delayed until at least March 24, 2025.
• Committees and public hearings are paused, which can delay investigations, reports, and stakeholder input.
• People and organizations expecting laws, funding decisions, or accountability actions should expect delays and watch for announcements when Parliament returns.