Does this mean that Canada currently has no government?

No. To the contrary, there is still a government in place.

It is inaccurate to say that there is no government - it is just that parliament is no longer sitting. This is something which occurs several times a year, even in the normal course of events (example: the Christmas break).

Adapted from: http://www.parl.gc.ca/compendium/web-content/c_g_parliamentarycycle-e.htm.

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See also: More Coalition Government and Prorogation of Parliament FAQs

Updated December 2008

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