No summer election: sources (5)
Ottawa — Après trois jours de réflexion, le chef libéral, Michael Ignatieff, a décidé de ne pas déclencher d’élections cet été. Il annoncera aujourd’hui que son parti appuiera, à contrecoeur, le gouvernement Harper lors du vote de confiance sur les crédits budgétaires cette semaine, a appris Le Devoir de sources sûres.
Plusieurs députés, surtout du caucus ontarien, souhaitaient pourtant que Michael Ignatieff renverse le gouvernement cette semaine, même si cela devait entraîner des élections générales le 27 juillet prochain, soit en pleines vacances de la construction. Le Parti conservateur connaît certaines difficultés en Ontario, où la crise économique frappe le plus fort au pays.
L’ancien chef libéral, Jean Chrétien, conseillait aussi à Michael Ignatieff de déclencher les hostilités dès maintenant. De passage au Nouveau-Brunswick samedi, M. Chrétien a dit que le pays avait besoin d’un nouveau gouvernement. «Je pense qu’à ce moment-ci, le Canada serait mieux avec un gouvernement différent. Alors, si le peuple a la chance de se prononcer, que le peuple se prononce», a-t-il dit, alors qu’il participait à un événement partisan en compagnie du député Dominic Leblanc.
Selon l’ancien premier ministre, le PLC n’aurait pas été sanctionné par les électeurs, même si la date des élections aurait été la plus estivale de l’histoire. «Vous savez, les dates des élections, on en parle avant l’élection. Quand l’élection est commencée, on n’en parle plus, on parle de l’élection».
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Translation:
“Everyone can go back to sleep.”
Updates:
12:26 pm EDT, JUne 15th, 2009 — Ignatieff demands answers on EI to avoid election
1:31 pm EDT, June 15th, 2009 — McParland: Ignatieff’s decision is no decision
3:27 pm EDT, June 15th, 2009 — Ignatieff demands answers on EI to avoid election
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beentheredonethat Says:
I can’t help but laugh at aging drama queen Iggy and his breathless in anticipation ever supportive MSM. As if Mr. Stars & Stripes spent more than 30 seconds contemplating pulling the plug on the Conservatives. Yup, Iggy’s desk lamp was observed burning into the wee hours every morning as he poured over the CPC’s fiscal policies. Ah…that would have been the light from his aquarium. All weekend the media has been giddy with excitement with their ‘will he or won’t he’ top of the news stories. The truth be known Iggy probably spent more time massaging his ears with hair removal cream than thinking about politics.
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 7:09 am
wuberman Says:
The MSM is getting a leg chill by the minute. They are such rube’s..
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 7:35 am
MaryT Says:
If this is true, I knew he would not miss a chance to hop nob with the rich and famous in London on July 8.
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 9:33 am
Sandy Says:
Just in case anyone from JN notices, I have deleted Crux of the Matter. It wasn’t fun anymore. But, as long as Jack will have me, I’ll do my ranting here.
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 9:47 am
Jack Says:
Re #4: You’re welcome here anytime, Sandy.
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Jack’s Newswatch » Blog Archive » Sandy goes offline Says:
[...] Sandy sent a short note earlier indicating that she has scrubbed her blog because it wasn’t fun anymore. I completely understand her train of thought and summer is here…she has better things to do. [...]
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
timwest Says:
Question……………. are the Libs always in a box because they are the last opposition party to
vote because of seat count.
So voting order is NDP, Blocheads, Libs & CPC – Govt
I believe this is correct but if any one can confirm this.
Posted on June 15th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
MaryT Says:
Did the liberals pay attention to what the markets did after Iggys non announcement, and the dollar fell also. How much did investers lose today. Will Goodale have the same outrage hissy fit in the HofC as he did over the income trust.
Not making a decision is costing investors lots of money. Wonder if his bankers mentioned that to him and that is why he is looking for a way out. He wont get away with blaming PMSH if we have an election, he and liberals will wear it and pay at the polls.
Posted on June 16th, 2009 at 2:06 am
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