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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Not sure, but I would guess either Wild Rose or Crowfoot.
Slava - For the GG to reject the PM's wishes would put the Queen above the Prime Minister's wishes. That would run counter to how pretty much every Commonwealth country is run. Such actions have always been deeply controversial (i.e.: the King-Byng Affair) and carry consequences. An election call is the safer option. If the opposition were to try another coalition six weeks after this election, it might turn out different, as the GG may decide to risk the controversy rather than call yet another election.
Speaking of coalition, people aren't buying Ignatieff's denials:
http://www.calgarysun.com/news/decis.../17776701.html |
I think that you need to re-read your history. The King-Byng was just that; King lost the election in terms of seats and Meighen was denied forming government. King governed, then his government lost the confidence motion.
Basically King-Byng is a good example of why coalitions are totally legit and within the rules.