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: www.parl.gc.ca/compendium/web-content/c_g_parliamentarycycle-e.htm. Last Reviewed: December 2008