A court has agreed to expedite a legal challenge of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament, with a hearing set for February 13 and 14 in Ottawa. Nova Scotia residents David MacKinnon and Aris Lavranos seek to overturn Trudeau’s prorogation decision, citing urgency due to U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs on Canadian goods. They argue that prorogation hinders Parliament’s ability to address pressing issues and stymies opposition efforts, posing a threat to democracy and the rule of law.
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