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As of September 2021, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper prorogued Parliament twice during his tenure, in 2008 and 2009. Prior to Harper, Parliament had been prorogued 105 times since Confederation in 1867, with various Prime Ministers utilizing this power for different reasons such as political strategy or to reset the legislative agenda. Prorogation temporarily suspends Parliament's activities until the next session begins.

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