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Originally Posted by Weitz
That seems really stupid to me.
How can I support a government that doesn't even hold the most seats?
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Seats don't actually count for anything, the only thing that matters is can you get enough votes to pass legislation, particularly if it is a matter of confidence. Give Harper can't and Trudeau can then Trudeau will likely be given a chance to govern.
In practice, most people think the way you're thinking so unless seat counts are close it would be seen as undermining the people's will even though it's technically legal.