becois, planned to defeat Stephen Harper's Conservatives during M8 Of Parliament. Harper thus asked Governor General Michaelle Jean to prorogue Parliament until a new budget could be presented. In deciding to heed the prime minister's reque the governor general followed convention. Her decision to prorogue Parliament, however, dealt death blow to the coalition and provided the Conservatives with a chance to win back the confidence of the House. Discussion Question Since the King-Byng Affair the role of the governor general has been largely ceremonial, yet when political division impedes the function of government, the head of state may be called upon to make tough decisions. Under what circumstances might it be acceptable for the governor general not to follow the advice of a prime minister? Every jurisdiction except Quebec adopted the English common law legal system. Quebec elected to