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It is so sad that in this time of International chaos and severe losses that our country's politicians have selfish agendas. I feel the people of this country really don't want any of the politicians currently holding any type of office including a broom closet because they wouldn't know what todo in it! Get rid of them all and allow people who actually care about what is good for Canadians and this country to try to salvage the little good that is left and start again. As a Nation we are tired of lies and greed from our Government. Families and businesses are starting to suffer . This is no time for EGOS!!!! Please grow up and act responsibly. It's a shame that I feel like I have Just lectured my teenagers and yet I know I would get better results from them.
M. J. R.
Where is our government that was elected in November??? The Conservatives called for an election in September because they could not work with the Opposition parties. $300 million + and a boring 6 week campaign they ended up with the same mess. The country is in a mess; loss jobs & retirement funds going down the toilet. Mr. Harper has no plan & will not help Canadians (he said it in the election campaign & his economic statement) ; so what does he do – runs like a coward & hides hoping for the problems he has created to go away. This way many Canadians will forget what happened last week. As for the Opposition parties; they are doing exactly what they were elected to do – keep the Minority Conservatives in check. What we need is for the Conservative party to boot Mr. Harper ass out the door & find someone that will listen to what matters the most to Canadians; not what is good for me.
We stand 100% behind Stephane Dion. Look at his face, listen to his words - he oozes integrity, honesty, compassion, credibility, and competence. Look at his actions - he displays a strength that should humble most Canadians. Despite being bullied by Stephen Harper and mocked by the media, Stephane Dion remains strong and committed to the welfare of Canadians. You know, he could have just given up on us and waited for the new leader of the Liberal Party to challenge the irresponsible and self-centered Stephen Harper, but instead, Stephane Dion is once again putting his head on the chopping block for us, for Canadians. The economy is sliding downhill and Stephen Harper is doing nothing about it. In fact, Stephen Harper has just hung us out to dry...because of Stephen Harper's actions, the country and our economy will suffer 7 more weeks with no work being done. Stephen Harper obviously cares more about himself than this country. It's time we put our trust in a competent, ethical, socially and environmentally responsible leader - Stephane Dion. The Liberal, NDP, Bloc, and Green Parties all agree that Stephane Dion needs to lead this coalition. This trust will not falter. No matter how long Stephen Harper stalls, no matter what childish tactics Stephen Harper employs, this coalition will survive and this coalition will improve Canadians' quality of life and status on the world stage. Thank you for listening, Tammy.
I think the paycheques for all members of parliament should be suspended until they get back to work. The have walked off the job and or being forced off the job and they should be just like the people in Canada who have been laid off. This move by Harper should show the Canadian people that his vindictiveness and immaturity does not make for a Prime Minister of Canada.
Similarily Dion is simply not the man to be Prime Minister either. We are in a real mess.
Stephen Harper has demonstrated repeatedly through the election (the one he called against his own law) and after that he cannot be trusted in word or deed. Either he was totally incompetent in declaring Canada recession proof, or he was lying knowing otherwise. I believe it was the latter, that's why he called the lection when he did. His claim that parliament was dysfunctional (accepting no blame for the situation) because of the oppositon parties was put to lie by his totally partisan economic update which was an attempt to kneecap the opposition parties. This was done just days after the throne speech promising some Kumbaya spirit in the upcoming parliament.
The coaltion was crucial in letting Harper and the Conservatives that they couldn't bully parliament like has for the past 2 years. The Liberals however must jettison Dion as soon as possible,last Thursday would have been fine this Wednesday will do. Dion is a fine and decent man, but not leadership material. As an aside I wonder if Gerard Kennedy has sleepless nights over the brain dead move he made in 2006 supporting Dion, further delaying the rebuilding the Liberals so despertly needed. The Liberals need a strong credible leader to maintain the possibillity of a united oppostion to keep Harper at bay because no matter what he puts into the budget to appease the oppositon, you know his naked ambition for unfetterd power will not disappear.
Even though I have never voted Conservative in my life, I feel the best scenario is for Harper to acknowledge the real economic crisis by providing intelligent stimulus. This does not imply blindly throwing gobs of money at the problem, but to come up with innovative ideas that limit the amount of deficit created by the stimulus, thus leaving Canada on a better economic footing when the econmy does recover. Perhaps he could invite the oppostion in a genuine way for their input. Neither side has a lock on good ideas, all they can do is speak to the truth. What this country needs now is political and economic stability that can begin on Jan 26th, 2009. We do not need another election at this time further delaying the immediate action required to meet the perilous times we are in. We also need an extended period of time to cool the regional and cultural fires set by the Conservatives in the 16 days that Parliament was in session. An election at this time could create a poisonous atmosphere that could take years (if ever) to overcome.
As a voter of many years, I am sadly disillusioned by the lack of statesmanship of ALL parties. I feel that the Conservatives have the best chance of implementing fiscal policies to mitigate the world's financial woes threatening our country. However, Mr. Harper's ill-advised financial update items, none of which we voted on, now could result in precipitation of political instability, with dire effects on the whole country. I implore all politicians, of all stripes, to recognise this threat, and work to find common ground - after all, they were elected to serve the best interests of us all (except the PQ!)
The traditions of democracy seem to have failed - on both sides - in this crisis.
We have just had an election and the results were based on the platforms that the leaders proposed to the electorate.
Although I support Harper on most things, he did NOT advocate doing away with government funding for political parties during the election (or if he did I for one missed it). Like most people, I would be happy to see these subsidies eliminated BUT Harper did not have a mandate to withdraw them under the guise of fiscal restraint.
On the "coalition side", none of the three parties even hinted at the possibility of coalition during the election - so they too lack a mandate.
On a separate point, the coalition are justifying their actions "because the Prime Minister does not have the support of the house". From what I hearing and reading, Dion seems to lack the support of at least some of his own caucus. Does this not call into question the basis of the coalition?
This crisis has been so divisive so, sadly, we will probably have to settle it with another election so that we can decide whish mandate to support.
Although some of the content of Mr Harper's economic update was not appropriate the 'coalition' is nothing more than a 'power grab' by the losers in the last election
So, Jack Layton lined up the Bloq support, and we're told they made clear the fact that there support is limited to that which serves the interest of Ouebec.
The name "Judas" comes to mind.
Ron
According to the CBC News web site 38% of voting Canadians cast their ballot for the Conservative Party, which implies 62% did not.
26% voted for the Liberal Party and 74% did not.
18% voted for the NDP and 82% did not.
10% voted for the BQ and 90% did not.
8% voted for the remainder of the Parties (Ind, Green, Other) and 92% did not.
So 3 Parties rejected by 74%, 82%, and 90% of voting Canadians have banded together to oust a Party rejected by 62% of voting Canadians?
All the leaders have yelled themselves into positions from which there is no escape. They have lost all credibility. The time has come for the respective parties to replace them. Then, perhaps the new leaders could find a way to work together for the good of us all.
This so-called 'coalition' may very well last to the end of January, but, God, I hope not!! Although, admittedly, Harper may have made a couple of tactical errors during and following the election, but is that enough to overturn the only leader of a party that can competently steer this country through this current economic downturn and beyond? Stephen Harper and the Conservatives deserve our collective and full support.
Yes it will!... And Canada will have a much better Government than it has today.
62% of the people who voted did not vote for Harper and The Conservatives. He's a coward for closing up and running away.
are all the 'leaders', so called, maybe too young to be in their current positions, thy are acting like school children. a lot of people start to mature after about fifty years . So maybe we should forgive them these antics, and look for a new person or persons to run the country who do have maturity.