GG will probably prorogue Parliament, give it a cooling off period and let the Conservatives at least present a budget, which will then be shot down by the opposition anyway.
I've heard people saying this is the same thing the Conservatives tried a few years ago as the opposition when they signed an agreement with the NDP and Bloc. There are significant differences, however, as I understand it (I may have it wrong, don't think so).
The previous 'agreement' was merely a request to explore the option of Parliament being able to work effectively should the Liberals face a non-confidence vote. It was an expression from the three parties that they would strive to work together under those circumstances. No pre-planned concessions, to patronage in exchange for support, no formal alliances, just a willingness to try to work together.
This coalition is a formal agreement, including pre-determined concessions, ministry posts, and patronage appointments that smell (why does the Green Party leader deserve a senate seat?).
I think it would be a gong show where no one gets what they want, sleezy politics will rule, and the government will be in disarray.
I'd be willing to go back to the polls. I wonder how many NDP and Liberal supporters would like to change their vote now?
Other countries imprison for treason, here we allow treasonous separatists to not only run for public office, we hand them the keys to governmental control.
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