Parliament proroguing results in reprimanding for Harper

Prime Minister Harper's announcement to prorogue Parliament is being met with mounting criticism.

Last week, news publication The Economist says Harper's decision to suspend Parliament was made in "naked self-interest."

Leaders before Harper have also prorogued Parliament, though for shorter periods of time. Past proroguments have also been made with less business to attend, according to The Economist. As of now, Parliament still has 36 bills to review.

The article does not hold back when critiquing Harper. It compares him to Gerald Ford and his inability to "walk and chew gum at the same time." It also suggests that the government system is not in good hands as long as it is led by Harper.

Parliament will reconvene on March 3, following the wrap-up of the Olympics.