Quebec has long been held up as model for the rest of Canada. They are supposedly smarter, more progressive, more environmentally aware, more politically savvy etc. Well, most of that is now nothing but hogwash.
According to a new survey, 70% of Quebecers don't even know how our system of government even works.
Overall, the survey found the lowest levels of knowledge in Quebec -- 70 per cent of Quebecers, for example, wrongly believe Canadians directly elect the prime minister. Only 35 per cent of Atlantic Canadians made that mistake.
This survey also smashes the oft heard argument that Quebecers supported the coalition in such numbers because they alone new how the government was supposed to work. Since they were so intellectually superior.
Well my friends, it seems that Quebecers support the coalition not because they supposedly knew how the system was supposed to work (they didn't). They supported the coalition because they knew they would be bribed repeatedly to support it.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Lessons Learned
In a previous post about annoying, and near continuous fundraising emails many readers were surprised by my annoyance at this, and my desire to see a more conciliatory Conservative government.
They mentioned that the Conservatives were better then the Liberals. (doh)
They mentioned the the Prime Minister's role was to advance the Conservative's agenda. And they mentioned that part of the Prime Minister's role is to defeat his political opponents.
Prime Minister's role is to govern the country in the best interests of Canadians, doing his best to look out for everyone. Of course he is a Conservative, and will propose Conservative ideas. That I agree with. And I agree with cutting the subsidy, but it is a minority government, and we have to be aware of that.
The impetus of this coalition was the fundraising debacle in the economic update. Had the government proposed to phase out the subsidy rather then cut it out cold turkey this whole thing might have been avoided.
This whole debacle could have been avoided, and while Canadians soundly rejected a coalition government led by Stephane Dion, Canadians are also mad at Stephen Harper for his handling of the whole thing. Had the Governor General denied the Prime Minister's request to prorogue, we could now be looking at a coalition government led by the hapless Dion. We Conservatives were lucky. We Conservatives must not forget that.
This isn't to say the coalition was right, but it was technically proper. And while I don't agree with taking power via procedural wrangling, it was legal, and it could still occur in January. We Conservatives must not forget that.
I for one, do not welcome new Liberal/Socialist/Separatist Overlords, and would prefer to see the Prime Minister make a honest effort at reaching out towards the parties. Obviously we will not agree with many of their ideas, but there is common ground to be found with the Liberals. Even now the government is considering stimulus packages that are not very Conservative.
The mere act of publicly reaching out, and find this common ground will neutered the coalition. If the Conservatives don't act properly, and turn all partisan again Canadians may well support a coalition under Iggy. Public opinion polls have a Liberal party under Iggy very competitive with the Conservatives.
The Prime Minster must take responsibility for his actions. That is what a leader does. The Prime Minister must lead from the top, and set the tone of parliament. With a new Liberal leader (and by accounts a strong leader), we will not be blessed with an absent opposition.
Take aways from this whole debacle:
1. Don't be partisan all the time.
2. Consult the opposition on issues that have the potential to severely weaken, or even destroy your opponents.
3. Govern with all Canadians in mind.
4. Try to find common ground with the opposition parties. Be public about this, perhaps invite the opposition leaders for a weekly meeting to discuss the budget preparations, make sure the media knows about it.
5. Not everything has to be a wedge issue.
And for the record, I for one want to see the Liberal and other parties survive, a single party system is not democracy.
And yes, I am still a Conservative, but we must learn from our mistakes so we don't repeat them. The path to our majority lies in earning the trust of Canadians, and despite the public's reaction to the coalition, we didn't earn any trust from Canadians.
They mentioned that the Conservatives were better then the Liberals. (doh)
They mentioned the the Prime Minister's role was to advance the Conservative's agenda. And they mentioned that part of the Prime Minister's role is to defeat his political opponents.
Prime Minister's role is to govern the country in the best interests of Canadians, doing his best to look out for everyone. Of course he is a Conservative, and will propose Conservative ideas. That I agree with. And I agree with cutting the subsidy, but it is a minority government, and we have to be aware of that.
The impetus of this coalition was the fundraising debacle in the economic update. Had the government proposed to phase out the subsidy rather then cut it out cold turkey this whole thing might have been avoided.
This whole debacle could have been avoided, and while Canadians soundly rejected a coalition government led by Stephane Dion, Canadians are also mad at Stephen Harper for his handling of the whole thing. Had the Governor General denied the Prime Minister's request to prorogue, we could now be looking at a coalition government led by the hapless Dion. We Conservatives were lucky. We Conservatives must not forget that.
This isn't to say the coalition was right, but it was technically proper. And while I don't agree with taking power via procedural wrangling, it was legal, and it could still occur in January. We Conservatives must not forget that.
I for one, do not welcome new Liberal/Socialist/Separatist Overlords, and would prefer to see the Prime Minister make a honest effort at reaching out towards the parties. Obviously we will not agree with many of their ideas, but there is common ground to be found with the Liberals. Even now the government is considering stimulus packages that are not very Conservative.
The mere act of publicly reaching out, and find this common ground will neutered the coalition. If the Conservatives don't act properly, and turn all partisan again Canadians may well support a coalition under Iggy. Public opinion polls have a Liberal party under Iggy very competitive with the Conservatives.
The Prime Minster must take responsibility for his actions. That is what a leader does. The Prime Minister must lead from the top, and set the tone of parliament. With a new Liberal leader (and by accounts a strong leader), we will not be blessed with an absent opposition.
Take aways from this whole debacle:
1. Don't be partisan all the time.
2. Consult the opposition on issues that have the potential to severely weaken, or even destroy your opponents.
3. Govern with all Canadians in mind.
4. Try to find common ground with the opposition parties. Be public about this, perhaps invite the opposition leaders for a weekly meeting to discuss the budget preparations, make sure the media knows about it.
5. Not everything has to be a wedge issue.
And for the record, I for one want to see the Liberal and other parties survive, a single party system is not democracy.
And yes, I am still a Conservative, but we must learn from our mistakes so we don't repeat them. The path to our majority lies in earning the trust of Canadians, and despite the public's reaction to the coalition, we didn't earn any trust from Canadians.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The GG has agreed to prorogue Parliament.
The Governor General has agreed to prorogue Parliament.
Interesting times.
Interesting times.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
The Party that wants to run Canada?
Can't even shoot a video in focus, nor deliver it on time. Pathetic.
Here is the article, and here is the time line pasted for convenience.
"I'm told that (Bloc Quebecois Leader) Gilles Duceppe ran into Mr. Dion in the elevator and asked 'What the hell happened?' and Mr. Dion said, 'We're not used to being in opposition," Fife said.
"I apologize for what happened tonight. I apologize for the poor quality and the lateness. I am livid and am doing an investigation as to how this happened,"
And when you tank the economy thanks to your socialist buddies will you hold an investigation as well?
Rally for Canada.
Here is the article, and here is the time line pasted for convenience.
- 6:15-6:30 - The Liberals miss their promised deadline to deliver Dion's statement to the television networks.
- 6:40 - Liberals arrive with a single tape at the press gallery in Ottawa. They were supposed to deliver two tapes: one in French, one in English. They arrived with a single tape in DVD-minicam format, which is not broadcast quality.
- Shortly after 6:40 - The Liberals decide to run back to their offices -- a block away -- because the French portion of the tape needs another edit.
- 7:05 - Liberal staffers are still in their offices as the networks go to air with the Harper address.
- 7:07 - Harper's statement finishes and network anchors are forced to kill time as they wait for Dion's address.
- 7:10 to 7:15 - Liberal staffers arrive back at the press gallery on Wellington Street with a DVD-minicam player that they had taken from their own offices, along with the associated cables. There is still only one tape, not two. A press gallery official tells the Liberals that the gallery is not the feed point and an argument ensues. The Liberals ask why they weren't told that earlier. The feed point is next door at the CBC building, which is the long-established feed play point for all network pools. The Liberals are informed that they need to be walked into the building by authorized staff.
- 7:20 - English network anchors are still live on television, wondering where the tape is. CTV has still had no communications from the Liberals about Dion's address.
- Approximately 7:15 - CBC receives the tape and begins dubbing into French and English versions. This takes about 10 minutes.
- 7:28 - CTV decides to go off-air and back to regular scheduled programming at 7:30. CTV has still not seen a feed of the tape.
- 7:28 - CBC incorrectly punches out the finished feed only to their network.
- 7:30 - CTV signs off broadcast at scheduled time.
"I'm told that (Bloc Quebecois Leader) Gilles Duceppe ran into Mr. Dion in the elevator and asked 'What the hell happened?' and Mr. Dion said, 'We're not used to being in opposition," Fife said.
"I apologize for what happened tonight. I apologize for the poor quality and the lateness. I am livid and am doing an investigation as to how this happened,"
And when you tank the economy thanks to your socialist buddies will you hold an investigation as well?
Rally for Canada.
The Liberal Party of Cowards
The Liberal Party of Canada is comprised of sniveling, conniving, cowards. Remember, in the last session of Parliament they abstained, were absent, or had most of their party missing 43 times. They didn't have the courage of their convictions then, they didn't have the courage to face voters then, and they don't have the courage to face voters now.
That's right, they lost the election but feel they are right. They say 62% of Canadians are behind them despite polls not supporting that. They don't have the courage to take their coalition to the people, the people they claim to have a mandate from.
The Liberals are Cowards.
(And yes I am aware of the irony of having an anonymous blog. But, I am not claiming to represent the people of this great country in order to take control.)
That's right, they lost the election but feel they are right. They say 62% of Canadians are behind them despite polls not supporting that. They don't have the courage to take their coalition to the people, the people they claim to have a mandate from.
The Liberals are Cowards.
(And yes I am aware of the irony of having an anonymous blog. But, I am not claiming to represent the people of this great country in order to take control.)
Parizeau's Predictions
I have been calling this coalition the "Coalition of Usurpers", but perhaps it should be called the "Architects of Canada's Destruction" instead.
"Parizeau predicted in 1991 that the Bloc would create a chaotic "Italian-style parliament" in Ottawa, a place so dysfunctional that it would help lead to the breakup of Canada."
Of course this how coalition government will really annoy the West, and cause a lot of people in central Canada pain as well. All this will cause great satisfaction to the separatists.
The talk show hosts are all talking about how the vitriol against Quebec has ramped up significantly since this coalition was announced.
This coalition is causing great harm to this country, why can't the NDP and the Liberals see this?
"Parizeau predicted in 1991 that the Bloc would create a chaotic "Italian-style parliament" in Ottawa, a place so dysfunctional that it would help lead to the breakup of Canada."
Of course this how coalition government will really annoy the West, and cause a lot of people in central Canada pain as well. All this will cause great satisfaction to the separatists.
The talk show hosts are all talking about how the vitriol against Quebec has ramped up significantly since this coalition was announced.
This coalition is causing great harm to this country, why can't the NDP and the Liberals see this?
"Reducing taxes doesn't put money in people's pockets"
Above, that is a direct quote from CTV's Craig Oliver. This interview is pure drivel, he is incredibly biased and almost disrespectful to the Minister of Finance.
He is also an obvious Obama lover, saying why are you more like Obama. Obama is doing this, Obama is doing that.
The Minister of Finance was calm, serious, factual, and respectful. Oliver tries to bait him on multiple occasions.
It was a pretty shameful interview, and it aptly shows why I hate watching CTV's Question Period. Not just bad theme music, but biased hosts. I suppose if Craig Oliver wants to get involved in politics he should run for office.
He is also an obvious Obama lover, saying why are you more like Obama. Obama is doing this, Obama is doing that.
The Minister of Finance was calm, serious, factual, and respectful. Oliver tries to bait him on multiple occasions.
It was a pretty shameful interview, and it aptly shows why I hate watching CTV's Question Period. Not just bad theme music, but biased hosts. I suppose if Craig Oliver wants to get involved in politics he should run for office.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Finally, a poll about the "Coalition of Usurpers"
About time, their has been a poll finally released about this whole debacle. The results are pretty mixed bag, with some good, and some bad.
First the bad:
As for the 75% that want an immediate stimulus package, well, they are the electorate, but perhaps if the Conservatives explained why they are waiting that number would drop. I would assume the Conservatives are waiting to introduce a stimulus package because they want the finance department to be very sure on what they are investing in, the returns to be expected on this, and the impact on the budget.
Not even the coalition of usurpers knows what will be in their stimulus package other then 30 billion.
First the bad:
- Support for the Opposition coalition: 37 per cent
- Only 35 per cent saying the party should continue to govern and 40 per cent wanting change
- A full 75 per cent thought the government should implement a stimulus package as soon as possible
- People wanting to hold a federal election: 32 per cent, with 24 percent not sure (OK this could break bad)
- 57 per cent agreed with the statement that they were "worried about the Bloc Quebecois becoming involved in the federal government."
- 64 per cent of Canadians across Canada said they would be uncomfortable with Dion as leader of the government (this includes 60% in Ontario)
- 48 per cent sent thought the parties should rely solely on their own fundraising
As for the 75% that want an immediate stimulus package, well, they are the electorate, but perhaps if the Conservatives explained why they are waiting that number would drop. I would assume the Conservatives are waiting to introduce a stimulus package because they want the finance department to be very sure on what they are investing in, the returns to be expected on this, and the impact on the budget.
Not even the coalition of usurpers knows what will be in their stimulus package other then 30 billion.
How Canadian Democracy Really Works
A.k.a the real world.
Another open letter to all coalition supporters. This is a slightly expanded version of a post I made on the original of this topic.
First off, to all of you who will call me names, I know exactly how the government is supposed to work. I have known since grade 4 history. Yet, you forget, that there is a strong difference between theory and real life. This is pretty typical of left wing supporters. I mean, Communism is an ideal system of government in theory.
In Canada, people vote for the Prime Minister and the Party. That is not what they are supposed to do or how it's supposed to work, but that is what they do. This is a fact you must admit, it's the truth.
That is why pollsters ask questions like
"Who do you think will make the best Prime Minister?"
"Who do you think will make the best Prime Minister?"
If Harper loses the confidence of the house, the house should fall, and the Governor General should dissolve it. We have another election. That is the only option.
Every single time (only once was it refused back in 1926) in the history of Canada, when the PM advises the Governor General to dissolve the house, the Governor General has done so. Whenever the Prime Minister has requested the Governor General to prorogue parliament, the Governor General has done so. The Governor General acts on advice of the Prime Minister.
Think of it this way, what would you say if the Governor General refused to ratify a bill legalizing marijuana that passed both the Senate and House? She refuses to sign it into law as she has serious misgivings about the message this law's passage sends to the youth of this nation. Technically it is within her powers to not grant Royal Assent, would you agree to this? I wouldn't.
If your majority is as popular as you think it is, then it should be no problem to win the election, right?
Another open letter to all coalition supporters. This is a slightly expanded version of a post I made on the original of this topic.
First off, to all of you who will call me names, I know exactly how the government is supposed to work. I have known since grade 4 history. Yet, you forget, that there is a strong difference between theory and real life. This is pretty typical of left wing supporters. I mean, Communism is an ideal system of government in theory.
In Canada, people vote for the Prime Minister and the Party. That is not what they are supposed to do or how it's supposed to work, but that is what they do. This is a fact you must admit, it's the truth.
That is why pollsters ask questions like
"Who do you think will make the best Prime Minister?"
- Stephen Harper
- Stephane Dion
- etc
"Who do you think will make the best Prime Minister?"
- A Conservative MP
- A Liberal MP
- etc
If Harper loses the confidence of the house, the house should fall, and the Governor General should dissolve it. We have another election. That is the only option.
Every single time (only once was it refused back in 1926) in the history of Canada, when the PM advises the Governor General to dissolve the house, the Governor General has done so. Whenever the Prime Minister has requested the Governor General to prorogue parliament, the Governor General has done so. The Governor General acts on advice of the Prime Minister.
Think of it this way, what would you say if the Governor General refused to ratify a bill legalizing marijuana that passed both the Senate and House? She refuses to sign it into law as she has serious misgivings about the message this law's passage sends to the youth of this nation. Technically it is within her powers to not grant Royal Assent, would you agree to this? I wouldn't.
If your majority is as popular as you think it is, then it should be no problem to win the election, right?
Oh, so now it's the "Coalition for Change"
I guess "Coalition for Canada" isn't good enough for them anymore. Or perhaps they couldn't get the Bloc to sign onto the name. Gee I wonder why. They should change their name to the "Coalition of Usurpers", it would be more accurate.
Tabernak.
The "Coalition of Usurpers" are now starting their own PR war, with two known websites at this time. You can see them here and here.
Now, how much will this cost us? Well, according to the FP, at least another billion to Quebec. It will also through a lifeline to the Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois.
Even the sovereignty movement can put up with Stéphane Dion as prime minister of a coalition government in Ottawa if it means an additional $1 billion in equalization payments for Quebec, Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois said last night.
Tabernak indeed.
Tabernak.
The "Coalition of Usurpers" are now starting their own PR war, with two known websites at this time. You can see them here and here.
Now, how much will this cost us? Well, according to the FP, at least another billion to Quebec. It will also through a lifeline to the Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois.
Even the sovereignty movement can put up with Stéphane Dion as prime minister of a coalition government in Ottawa if it means an additional $1 billion in equalization payments for Quebec, Parti Québécois leader Pauline Marois said last night.
Tabernak indeed.
Canadian Labour Congress Launches Ads in Support of the Coalition
By Tuesday afternoon, the Canadian Labour Congress countered, coming out out with a series of 16 radio ads supporting the coalition and calling for Canadians to attend rallies to show their support for the proposed new government.
Is this even legal for a 3rd party to advertise like this? To be honest, I don't know. But are we really surprised that a union is backing this deal? Unions that back the NDP. Unions that stand to get lots of tax dollars out of this....
Is this even legal for a 3rd party to advertise like this? To be honest, I don't know. But are we really surprised that a union is backing this deal? Unions that back the NDP. Unions that stand to get lots of tax dollars out of this....
To all coalition supporters
Repeat after me:
"You do not have a mandate"
"You do not have a mandate"
"You do not have a mandate"
"You do not have a mandate"
What? You say, We don't have a mandate? 62% of the electorate voted for us you right-wing numskull. Go drag your knuckles elsewhere.
Actually, that would be wrong. Zero people voted for this coalition. People voted for either the Liberals or the NDP to form government, not for the Liberals, NDP, and for all intents and purposes the Bloc to form government together. But hey, if you are so sure about the righteousness of your position, take it to the people. That is what responsible coalitions do, that campaign on them.
You're not afraid of the electorate are you?
"You do not have a mandate"
"You do not have a mandate"
"You do not have a mandate"
"You do not have a mandate"
What? You say, We don't have a mandate? 62% of the electorate voted for us you right-wing numskull. Go drag your knuckles elsewhere.
Actually, that would be wrong. Zero people voted for this coalition. People voted for either the Liberals or the NDP to form government, not for the Liberals, NDP, and for all intents and purposes the Bloc to form government together. But hey, if you are so sure about the righteousness of your position, take it to the people. That is what responsible coalitions do, that campaign on them.
You're not afraid of the electorate are you?
Cracks in the Coalition
Bourque is reporting that Iggy is having second thoughts, and perhaps more shocking, 15 opposition members are ready to break ranks and if necessary sit as independents.
Insiders are telling Bourque late this evening that "at least 15 opposition members are ready to break ranks and, if necessary, sit as independents. This group includes Dryden, Tonks, Bevilacqua (from Grits) and Angus (NDP)". Bourque is also hearing that "at least three Bloc members are considering same course of action and there maybe at least two Tories thinking of going the other way (as independents)
Insiders are telling Bourque late this evening that "at least 15 opposition members are ready to break ranks and, if necessary, sit as independents. This group includes Dryden, Tonks, Bevilacqua (from Grits) and Angus (NDP)". Bourque is also hearing that "at least three Bloc members are considering same course of action and there maybe at least two Tories thinking of going the other way (as independents)
Ralph Goodale refuses to endorse Dion
Ralph Goodale has refused to endorse Stephane Dion as Prime Minister. On CTV Newsnet he was asked point blank if Stephane Dion was the "right man for the job". Goodale's response was to only talk about Dion's constitutional rights as leader of the opposition. In other words, complete bafflegab when a simple "Hell Yes" would have worked. A key Liberal doesn't even support Dion.
Of course, in this same segment, Ralph Goodale also called the Conservatives liars. Outside of the House. Perhaps someone should sue him for slander? Goodale called the Conservatives liars about their statements regarding the Canadian flag and the signing ceremony between Dion, Layton, and Duceppe. Goodale said there were flags at the ceremony. Of course the Conservatives never said that there were no flags at the ceremony, they said there were no flags behind the three leaders during the ceremony. I guess Goodale doesn't just not listen to the Canadian people.
Rally for Canada.
Of course, in this same segment, Ralph Goodale also called the Conservatives liars. Outside of the House. Perhaps someone should sue him for slander? Goodale called the Conservatives liars about their statements regarding the Canadian flag and the signing ceremony between Dion, Layton, and Duceppe. Goodale said there were flags at the ceremony. Of course the Conservatives never said that there were no flags at the ceremony, they said there were no flags behind the three leaders during the ceremony. I guess Goodale doesn't just not listen to the Canadian people.
Rally for Canada.
Stand up for Canada
Stand up for Canada - Let the people speak
Two months ago, Canadians elected the Prime Minister with a strengthened mandate to address the global economic crisis.
Now, a Socialist-Separatist-driven coalition is attempting to overturn the results of the last election and impose a Prime Minister that Canadians rejected.
The Socialist-Separatist-driven coalition is:
- An attack on Canada - Separatist participation and a Separatist veto on national decisions
- An attack on Canada’s democracy - Canadians resoundingly rejected Stéphane Dion as Prime Minister
- An attack on Canada’s economy - The Liberals themselves called the NDP “economically-damaging”.
Canada’s Government will use every legal means possible to:
- Protect Canada - No Separatist Participation and No Separatist Veto
- Protect Canada’s democracy -No imposition of a radical new Government without the people’s consent
- Protect Canada’s economy - No economically-damaging agenda for the country
During a global economic crisis, Canada needs leadership. Canadian leadership. There can be no Socialist-Separatist-driven coalition without the people’s consent.
It’s time to Stand up for Canada.
It’s time to Let the people speak.
Contact Info for the leaders of this Coalition:
Stephane Dion
Phone: 613-996-5789
Fax: 613-996-6562
Jack Layton
Phone: 613-995-7224
Fax: 613-995-4565
Contact Info for the Governor General:
Phone: 613-993-8200
Email: smcook@gg.ca
(Sent by my MP)
Monday, December 1, 2008
Bye Bye Ms Minority Governments
Today, the Liberals, NDP, and the Bloc have banded together to oust the democratically elected government of Canada. Sure it's constitutional, but it's not right. The people already voted 42 days ago and Harper was re-elected.
They simply didn't like the results of the last election.
But, think beyond just the hapless Conservative government, think about the future. We now have a precedence for the opposition parties to overturn the results of elections. If they don't like the results then they can band together and defeat the winner of the election.
How will this make Canada stronger? Make our democracy more vibrant? The opposition cannot overturn the results of the election.
In this case, all the opposition parties hated Harper, they couldn't say one nice thing about him. So now the opposition parties get to play their politics and let us know that we the people are not worthy of deciding who should form government. Only their great progressive minds can judge our fate.
They simply didn't like the results of the last election.
But, think beyond just the hapless Conservative government, think about the future. We now have a precedence for the opposition parties to overturn the results of elections. If they don't like the results then they can band together and defeat the winner of the election.
How will this make Canada stronger? Make our democracy more vibrant? The opposition cannot overturn the results of the election.
In this case, all the opposition parties hated Harper, they couldn't say one nice thing about him. So now the opposition parties get to play their politics and let us know that we the people are not worthy of deciding who should form government. Only their great progressive minds can judge our fate.
Ouch! Hoisted on your own petard
Well it seems like a done deal now, the Conservative government will fall the first chance the opposition gets. Stephen Harper and the Conservatives could be regulated to the opposition. They have no one to blame but themselves, or perhaps more accurately, Stephen Harper and Jim Flaherty.
Of course this doesn't seem so brilliant or savvy now. But who could have predicted that the opposition would grow such a large set so quickly.
The Conservative's only hope is that the Governor-General will keep with tradition and act on the advice of the Prime Minister. That is, not exercise her (technically) constitutional powers and instead keep with tradition and only act on advice from the Prime Minister.
Will she side with tradition or side with the opposition in their blatant attempt to subvert the will of the people whom voted in the Conservatives with an increased mandate only 40 or so days ago. The Governor General doesn't have to ask for Stephane Dion to try and form a government, in fact, unless the Prime Minister requests it she will be violating long standing tradition and ignoring the advice of the public service, and of course past Liberal governments.
"Governor General do retain their right to use the Royal Prerogative in exceptional constitutional crisis situations[6], though the Canadian public service has stated that such actions may lack democratic legitimacy amongst the Canadian populace coming from an unelected institution. Liberal governments, for their part, have long adhered to the view that the Governor General does not have the right to refuse dissolution from the prime minister"
Stephane Dion only received 28% of the vote, and now due to backroom deals he will be Prime Minister of this country.
Crazy!
Of course this doesn't seem so brilliant or savvy now. But who could have predicted that the opposition would grow such a large set so quickly.
The Conservative's only hope is that the Governor-General will keep with tradition and act on the advice of the Prime Minister. That is, not exercise her (technically) constitutional powers and instead keep with tradition and only act on advice from the Prime Minister.
Will she side with tradition or side with the opposition in their blatant attempt to subvert the will of the people whom voted in the Conservatives with an increased mandate only 40 or so days ago. The Governor General doesn't have to ask for Stephane Dion to try and form a government, in fact, unless the Prime Minister requests it she will be violating long standing tradition and ignoring the advice of the public service, and of course past Liberal governments.
"Governor General do retain their right to use the Royal Prerogative in exceptional constitutional crisis situations[6], though the Canadian public service has stated that such actions may lack democratic legitimacy amongst the Canadian populace coming from an unelected institution. Liberal governments, for their part, have long adhered to the view that the Governor General does not have the right to refuse dissolution from the prime minister"
Stephane Dion only received 28% of the vote, and now due to backroom deals he will be Prime Minister of this country.
Crazy!
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