prorogue

While the Liberal Party holds its internal contest, parliament is prorogued until March 24.

Canada's parliament has been prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March to allow time for the leadership race.

In the meantime, the Canadian parliament has been prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

Trudeau said he would stay on in office until his Liberal Party can choose a new leader, and that parliament would be prorogued - or suspended - until 24 March.

Addressing Canadians on Monday, Trudeau said the country's governor general had accepted his request to prorogue Parliament - essentially a suspension that will stop all proceedings, including debates and votes, without dissolving parliament.