Thousands turn out at rallies to protest proroguing of Parliament
Frustration with the Harper government’s decision to prorogue Parliament spilled from the Internet onto the streets Saturday, as thousands of demonstrators gathered at rallies across Canada. Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced on Dec. 30 that Parliament would prorogue until March, instead of resuming on January.
The decision sparked a backlash, especially online, where a Facebook group opposing the move grew to include more than 210,000 members. There were questions whether that number would translate into actual bodies at Saturday’s protests, but rallies in Ottawa and Toronto drew thousands of participants…[more]
