The House of Commons returns on Monday after a week-long recess, but everything is unlikely to return to normal.
Members of Parliament are scheduled to resume debate on a Conservative demand for documents on federal spending on green technology projects.
The privilege issue has virtually paralyzed House business as the Liberals try to maintain control of an increasingly fractured minority Parliament.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to face the most serious challenge to his leadership to date.
Several media reports have detailed plans by a group of Liberal MPs to confront Trudeau at Wednesday’s party caucus meeting over falling poll numbers and bleak election prospects.
The precise strategy and scope of the attempt to pressure Trudeau to resign remains unclear, although some MPs who spoke to The Canadian Press on background said the number of members involved is significant.
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Trudeau could avoid both problems by taking the controversial step of proroguing Parliament, which would end the session and set the stage for a new throne speech.
Some political observers have thought the move would allow time for a Liberal leadership race if Trudeau were to resign.
The prime minister also plans to soon reshuffle his cabinet to replace four ministers who do not plan to run again in the next election.
A general election is scheduled to be held in October next year, but could be held sooner if the Liberals lose the confidence of the House.
— With files from Laura Osman
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