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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
thats how the letter read to me, it stated that should the Liberal's request the government be dissolved, that the governor general consult with the numerical majority opposition.
but I don't see where it says anywhere that it requests that the opposition coalition form a government.
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What do you think that they wanted the GG to consult with them about? Layton said it was a coalition, Duceppe said it was a coalition, and both of them said that Harper called them to set it up.
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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
The difference is in 2008 the coalition agreement actually laid out the split of power with the NDP getting 25% of the cabinet seats, and I believe Jack Layton taking over finance, the Bloc in essence wouldn't be part of the government but would be consulted on all policy decisions.
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So the difference was that in 2008, the BQ wouldn't be part of the government while in 2004 they very well may have been. And this is better optics for the Conservatives?