The Federal Court of Canada has ruled in favor of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding his decision to prorogue Parliament, dismissing a legal challenge against the move. Chief Justice Paul Crampton stated that the applicants did not demonstrate that Trudeau exceeded constitutional limits in his actions. The court emphasized its role does not extend to questioning the political wisdom of the Prime Minister's decisions. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with some critics labeling it as incoherent and a disgrace to law and politics. Despite the dismissal of the challenge, the possibility of an appeal remains open.
The court emphasized that it is not its role to question the wisdom or merits of the Prime Minister’s political decisions. READ THE FULL STORY: https://t.co/GP4kbO19Vy https://t.co/4WvkrFxJqR
Court upholds Trudeau’s Prorogation Order, though an appeal remains ‘possible’ The court emphasized that it is not its role to question the wisdom or merits of the Prime Minister’s political decisions. https://t.co/GP4kbO19Vy
In his ruling, Federal Court Chief Justice Paul Crampton concluded the applicants failed to demonstrate that Trudeau exceeded limits established by the written Constitution, unwritten constitutional principles or any other legal limits #cdnpoli https://t.co/2fJBaow8me