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Originally Posted by peter12
Hahahaha, how am I wrong? That is exactly what I said. BTW, at that point,
Harper wanted an election. Martin was getting worked in the polls and the only reason the government survived any longer as because Martin and Layton got together and sold out the taxpayers for a few more months of power.
If you honestly think that Harper or the Conservatives ever thought they could work with the NDP for more than 30 seconds, than you need to stop posting in here.
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BTW at that point Harper did not want an election, the actual letter states that they were against dissolution of the House. Dissolution of the House, just to assist you, means that we are in an election. I will repeat just because i am afraid you did not read Steve's words properly:
"We believe that,
should a request for dissolution arise this should give you cause, as constitutional practice has determined,
to consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority."
1) Should a request for dissolution arise: ie. should Martin request that Clarkson call an election
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This should give you cause, as constitutional practice has determined: The GG should pause and consider her constitutional options
3)
To consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority: The GG should consider all her options, including the formation of a coalition government.
The quote cleary states that Harper did not want an election, the PM is the only one who can request a dissolution of the House. The PM at that time, FYI, was Martin. So Martin asks for an election and Harper wanted the GG to consider all options before granting an election. Harper wanted to avoid an election at that time.