The Liberals, NDP and Bloc have signed a historic accord that supports a Liberal-led coalition government. But the Conservatives are determined to do all they can to stay in power
STEVEN CHASE and CAMPBELL CLARK AND BRIAN LAGHI
Globe and Mail Update
December 2, 2008 at 8:30 AM EST
OTTAWA — Stephen Harper's beleaguered Conservative government girded yesterday for an all-out battle to stave off imminent defeat at the hands of a newly minted Liberal-NDP coalition, signalling it might even move to terminate the current session of Parliament to do so.
This morning, Governor-General Michaëlle Jean announced she is cutting short a state visit to Central Europe to return to Canada on Wednesday "in light of the current political situation in Canada."
Government supporters said they are planning rallies across the country and will go door-to-door to gather signatures on a petition protesting against the deal that could lead to the Conservatives' ouster as early as next week by a coalition that would make Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion interim prime minister. Rally locations will include Rideau Hall – home of the Governor-General – and Parliament Hill. Sources say broadcast or print advertising is also a possibility.
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Peacenik has been cogitating on this turn of events and Peacenik is now sleeping better. Peacenik supports the coalition. The Harper government has no greater claim to office than the coalition has. The Harper government has done great harm to Canadian society. The recent economic update showed, that at a time of maximum peril to Canada's well being, Harper chose ideology over reason. The Harper government believes in a free market approach to problems regardless the consequences. Now let it face the consequences. Peacenik says: "Adios."
Update: Peacenik just found this interesting take on the situation at Firedoglake. Check it out.
