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Cbc: Liberals, Ndp, Bloc Sign Deal on Proposed Coalition
Follow the details of the accord, to form a coalition government,that was signed by the Liberals, New Democrats, and the Bloc Quebecois as they prepare to try and remove the Conservative Government of Canada through a confidence vote.
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Cbc: The Delicate Role of the Governor General
The article examines the very delicate role that Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will have during Canada's government crisis as Prime Minister Stephen Harper presents his request to her to prorogue parliament in the face of a...
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Cbc: When the Majority Doesn't Rule
Gain a better understanding about the difficulties faced by a minority government. Get a history of those Canadian Governments that had a minority government since Confederation.
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Cbc: Coalition Government: How Might It Work in Canada
This article focuses on several questions dealing with the possibility of the formation of a coalition government by the Liberals, NDP and the Bloc. It includes the possible options that are open for the Governor General of Canada.
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Government of Canada: Introduction of the Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan
This resource outlines the emergency procedures that have been developed in case of a federal nuclear emergency.
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Parliament of Canada: The Rule of Law and the Courts
Late Canadian Senator Eugene A. Forsey left a public legacy to all Canadians including this website hosted by the Parliament of Canada. In this article, he introduces important legal principles that underpin the Canadian court system,...