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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
There is also the potential for a constitutional crisis out of this as well. If, suppose, Wildrose wins a minority government but is quickly brought down by the other three on a confidence matter, Smith would almost certainly ask the LG to disolve the legislature and call a new election. If the LG refuses that request and instead asks Redford to form government (or vice versa), then you would effectively have the Queen's representative putting themselves over Alberta's elected leader.
Much like the failed coalition bid federally, the LG would have to tread carefully if party power grabs come at the expense of the public.
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Isnt thats how its supposed to work in a minority gov? If a group can form majority then they get to govern?
If you arent able to get a majority but have the most seats in a minority I dont think that gives that party any right to expect to govern.