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In response to "Interesting point that goes toward whether the GG should accept the coalition: Dion would only be an interm PM with an unknown successor. -- (link)" by Name Withheld By Request

What's the series of events here? Can the GG dissolve parliament and then refuse the coalition, thus spurring an election?

Posted by Mop (aka rburriel) Dec 2 '08, 09:53

I doubt Dion wants an election, so he'd have to know before hand if the GG would accept his coalition before carrying out the vote of non-confidence.

Raul

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Yes. The first step is the vote of non-confidence on Monday evening. Tuesday, the PM goes to the GG and resigns, asking for an election. - Name Withheld By Request Dec 2, 09:56 7
- you think Harper will try an prorogue? - mafic Dec 2, 10:05 6
  - The decision will be made Thursday afternoon, but I'm betting no. I was forwarded an email last night that had an MP giving an assessment. - Name Withheld By Request Dec 2, 10:09
  - (and would the GG accept that? be interesting if she said no.) -- nm - mafic Dec 2, 10:09 3
    - I would support her if she did. Bad precident to allow PMs to prorouge to avoid a defeat. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Dec 2, 10:12 2
      - there really no untransparently political moves left for anyone. -- nm - Reagen Dec 2, 10:31 1
        
        Which is why I'm starting to lean toward, "She's throw it to the voters to decide." -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Dec 2, 10:33
  - ^^ try *and* prorogue^^ -- nm - mafic Dec 2, 10:05

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