Government could prorogue Parliament if Liberals sweep April 13 by-elections

The Liberal government is reportedly considering proroguing Parliament to gain control of House of Commons committees and expedite legislation if it wins all three by-elections on April 13. Sources say the move would centralize legislative control and ease passage of the government’s agenda, but is contingent on electoral outcomes and may provoke political backlash. Likely limited direct market impact, though policy timing and regulatory risk could change modestly depending on results.

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The Liberal government is reportedly considering proroguing Parliament to gain control of House of Commons committees and expedite legislation if it wins all three by-elections on April 13. Sources say the move would centralize legislative control and ease passage of the government’s agenda, but is contingent on electoral outcomes and may provoke political backlash. Likely limited direct market impact, though policy timing and regulatory risk could change modestly depending on results.