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Originally Posted by Jade
My guess: because the plans for a coalition were already in place (were before the last election likely), Harper found out, and decided this would come up on possible the most ridiculous grounds to topple a government ever. Can't be sure that's what happened, but it was clear that there was never a possibility of anyone working with the conservatives and they would overturn the election the first chance they get, so why make it a real issue.
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That could be justified if the Liberals, who have the most seats in the coalition was in on it. But they did not jump onboard until after the funding proposal.