Ottawa, Canada – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s controversial decision to prorogue Parliament for 11 weeks has landed his government in federal court. With legal support from the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), Canadians David MacKinnon and Aris Lavranous are arguing that Trudeau’s move is unconstitutional and must be overturned immediately.
JCCF President John Carpay and his legal team presented their case on February 13, emphasizing that while prorogation is a legitimate parliamentary tool, Trudeau is abusing it to shield himself from a confidence vote and to buy time for the Liberal Party to find a new leader.
“Prorogation was never meant to serve as a political lifeline for a floundering government,” Carpay asserted. “This is an unprecedented 11-week suspension of democratic oversight, done purely for partisan gain. If allowed to stand, it sets a dangerous precedent—any future prime minister could suspend Parliament whenever it’s politically convenient, with no real justification.”
Below is John Carpay’s speech on the evening of the 13th, following his day in court.
A Deliberate Effort to Block Accountability?
Carpay’s legal team warned the court that Trudeau’s move effectively hands unchecked executive power to the Prime Minister and his Privy Council. With Parliament silenced, Trudeau faces no parliamentary scrutiny during a critical time for Canada—particularly as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens a 25% tariff on Canadian goods.
The lawsuit argues that if this prorogation is upheld, there will be nothing stopping future prime ministers from arbitrarily shutting down Parliament to dodge accountability.
This case is being handled on an expedited schedule due to its urgency. Chief Justice Paul Cranton refused to allow government delays, ordering quick filings and oral arguments. A ruling could come as soon as February 21, making this one of the fastest-moving constitutional cases in Canadian history.
Adding to the drama, the court proceedings were disrupted in a highly suspicious manner. During the lunch break on February 13, just ten minutes before the end of the lunch break and court was set to resume, someone pulled the fire alarm at the federal court building, causing a 20-minute delay in Carpay’s presentation.
“There is zero chance the individual who pulled that alarm wasn’t caught on security cameras,” a JCCF insider noted.
This kind of tactic has been used before—ANTIFA has pulled fire alarms to silence speakers they disagree with. Was this an attempt to sabotage the case against Trudeau’s prorogation?
Despite the loss of 20 minutes due to the fire alarm, Carpay’s team managed to present their full argument before the court adjourned.
The Green Slush Fund Scandal – A Motive for Prorogation?
Beyond avoiding a confidence vote, Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament may have also been a strategy to avoid scrutiny over a financial scandal. Before Parliament was shut down, the Speaker had ordered the government to release documents related to a federal “green slush fund” – a program providing grants to businesses under the guise of green policies. With Parliament prorogued, Trudeau’s government has effectively silenced further investigation into these funds.
John Carpay on Propaganda Media and Government Overreach
Carpay also addressed broader concerns about state overreach, particularly statements by Mark Carney, a potential future Liberal leader, who has openly stated he would use all state powers—including the Emergencies Act—to enforce government policies.
Carney has also pledged to push Canada toward a negative net-zero CO₂ emissions goal, a physically impossible target. Critics warn that such policies will be used as a pretext to further erode freedoms, punishing anyone who opposes the government’s radical environmental agenda.
Below, Carpay discusses government overreach.
Media Blackout and the Battle Against Censorship
While this case could have serious implications for Canadian democracy, mainstream media has completely ignored it. No legacy journalists were present at John Carpay and the JCCF’s talk that night, leaving independent media as the only source reporting on the challenge to Trudeau’s power grab.
At the talk on the evening of the 13th, Carpay’s group, the JCCF, also handed out flyers warning about digital ID as a threat to individual liberties. [See below]
JCCF is also finalizing a 30-page report on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), which they argue is a major threat to civil liberties. They are converting it into a flyer to educate the public before government policies become entrenched. Carpay emphasized that fighting back before these measures are implemented is crucial, rather than challenging them after they become law.
What’s at Stake?
If Carpay’s team wins, Parliament would be forced to reconvene immediately, likely triggering a non-confidence vote and a snap election—before the Liberals can even finish their leadership contest.
Trudeau’s prorogation isn’t just about avoiding tough questions—it’s about clinging to power. The fact that his government faces legal challenges, possible sabotage attempts in court, and a total mainstream media blackout should concern every Canadian who believes in democracy.
This case is unprecedented in Canada. There is no legal precedent defining the limits of a Prime Minister’s power to prorogue Parliament for political gain. The closest comparison is Boris Johnson’s 2019 UK prorogation, which lasted only five weeks but was ruled illegal by the UK Supreme Court.
The federal court’s decision on this case could determine whether Canada remains a functional parliamentary democracy—or if Trudeau’s Liberals have successfully rewritten the rules to serve their own political survival.
A Larger Fight for Canada’s Future
Carpay ended his talk by emphasizing that this legal battle is only one part of a much larger cultural war for Canada’s future. He argued that the pro-freedom movement in Canada is stronger than ever, with citizens waking up to government overreach like never before.
He pointed to the removal of Jason Kenney and the election of Danielle Smith as an example of political change driven by grassroots activism. He urged Canadians to stay engaged in the fight for their rights, stating that cultural change will ultimately determine the country’s future.
“Truth always vanquishes the lie,” Carpay said. “Lies have speed, but truth has endurance. We are in a long-term battle to restore our freedoms, and it will take years and decades of education, activism, and cultural engagement. But we will win.”
