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Prime Minister Jean Chrétien prorogued Parliament on Thursday, making it possible for Paul Martin to take the helm on Jan. 12, when the Commons and the Senate are expected to be called back.•
Proroguing Parliament puts in limbo two key government bills, which would have to be reintroduced if they are to pass.
One of those bills would have created an independent ethics commissioner for both the House and the Senate.