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Layton makes conciliatory noises; Harper history pro on minority cooperation
Posted by Mark Francis on September 12, 2009
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Duceppe talks of Harper’s 2004 backroom deal attempts with him
Posted by Mark Francis on September 10, 2009
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Ignatieff responds to Harper ‘red meat’ video
Posted by Mark Francis on September 10, 2009
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Harper invokes need for majority government
Posted by Mark Francis on September 9, 2009
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Harper’s coalition formation proposal letter to the GG
Posted by Mark Francis on September 9, 2004
September 9, 2004
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.
Governor-General
Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1
Excellency,
As leaders of the opposition parties, we are well aware that, given the Liberal minority government, you could be asked by the Prime Minister to dissolve the 38th Parliament at any time should the House of Commons fail to support some part of the government’s program.
We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together constitute a majority in the House, have been in close consultation. We believe that, should a request for dissolution arise this should give you cause, as constitutional practice has determined, to consult the opposition leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your constitutional authority.
Your attention to this matter is appreciated.
Sincerely,
Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition
Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada
Gilles Duceppe, M.P.
Leader of the Bloc Quebecois
Jack Layton, M.P.
Leader of the New Democratic Party
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