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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
I haven't argued that they still want a coalition, only that past activities have left them open to the accusation. Early on, the Liberals hope "ethics" will be the wedge issue, and the Conservatives "coalition". So far the latter is being discussed, not the former.
But to use the hypothetical argument, I can't see any great reason why the GG would precipitate what would amount to a constitutional crisis by overruling the PM's wishes and allowing a coalition now. 2.5 years after the last election, the safer option is to accept the PM's request to dissolve Parliament and call a new vote.
Also, I obviously don't know the riding Trudeau is running in very well, as I would have thought the NDP not running a candidate would actually strengthen the Liberal hopes rather than the BQ. What's up with that?
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On Trudeau, I would've thought the same thing...and its just a rumour that I heard that I figured people would be interested in. Who knows?
On the coalition though, there is no constitutional crisis just because there would be an attempt at a coalition. Its completely legitimate and doable. Harper in effect tried this in 2004 (although he phrases this as a cooperation now, but its all semantics). Bottom line though if the house loses confidence in th governing party then the GG can allow a coalition to try to form government. There's no crisis.....if this was actually the plan of the other three parties then they could've pursued that avenue.