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Old 12-01-2008, 05:09 PM   #687
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Originally Posted by Draug View Post
When do we hear from her?
If Harper goes to the government and asks for a prorogue, we'll hear from her, either allowing or denying that. Either way, she won't have any sort of decision about Dion's filing until a confidence motion is defeated, either on the eighth, or in the new year if Harper's successful in getting a prorogue.

At that point, Harper will go to her, tell her that he is unable to function as leader of parliament, and probably ask her to call an election. At that point, she'll formally consider the options and either announce an election or invite Dion to form a government.
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