TORONTO - Union leaders representing workers in Canada's beleaguered auto and forestry sectors are dejected by the Governor General's decision to suspend Parliament.
Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean granted Prime Minister Stephen Harper's request today to prorogue Parliament.
The unions say they're worried about what a possible delay in an economic stimulus package could mean for their members.
Dave Coles of the Communication, Energy and Paperworkers Union says he believes many will now lose their jobs.
A deflated Canadian Auto Workers president Ken Lewenza said he was "stunned" and called the decision "wrong-headed."
Coles and Lewenza wanted Jean to allow a confidence vote to proceed in the House of Commons which could have resulted in a Liberal-NDP coalition government, which had promised an immediate economic stimulus program.
