Harper, Premier Dictateur Du Canada
| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» neoform replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:26pm |
 Coolness: 340380 | Originally Posted By SCREWHEAD
Basically, something similar has happened only once before, in 1926. However, it sets down the precedent by which such things are run. Notably: - if the Prime Minister (PM) asks the Governor General (GG) to do something, and the GG refuses, then the PM must resign. This is due to historically (in England) the PM being an advisor to the monarch, with the GG being the monarch's representative in Canada. - Back then, 1 year after an election was too soon to call another one. Given that we are only some 6 weeks after an election, the GG would likely refuse to call a new election, but instead let the minority parties attempt to form a majority. - That said, the GG's actions in the King (then PM) - Byng (then GG) affair in 1926 are generally seen as a failure, as the resulting coaltion lasted less then 3 months, currently the shortest government in Canadian history. So, if the Liberal-NDP-Block coalition can show that they have staying power, the GG will be more likely to let them try, rather than putting the issue back before the voters. The GG would never deny the PM anything he asks since the GG is a purely symbolic role now-a-days. The British crown recognizes Canada's independence from England, the only reason we have a GG is because Parliament has simply been to damn lazy to get rid of the Crown. If Quebec separatism ever dies down Parliament might finally get around to it. That said, if the GG ever does try pulling some crap, and denying a request, Parliament would immediately move to eliminate the Crown from Canada's legislative system. |
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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Masa replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:30pm |
 Coolness: 159485 | I for one think Mrs. Jean lacked the proverbial balls. I won't argue that the GG institution isn't archaic, but heh, it's even more so if all she does is cater to the PM's whims. |
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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» ufot replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 12:42pm |
 Coolness: 93815 | I said it before, and it is also a first in my lifetime, that the US actually has a better leader than we do... I think Trudeau should step up his game and replace dion, I know he has barely any experience, but he would be a unifying figure whom Canadians would warm to rather quickly, that being said, no doubt on the coat tails of his fathers track record... Though, Im also still convinced that David Suzuki would make the best PM ever, regardless of his lack of economics background, he would be the best representation of modern day Canadia IMHO, a green man for a green future... no soyent required///
Ufot-VOTE SUZUKI '09 |
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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» neoform replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:16pm |
| Coolness: 340380 | Originally Posted By MASA
I for one think Mrs. Jean lacked the proverbial balls. I won't argue that the GG institution isn't archaic, but heh, it's even more so if all she does is cater to the PM's whims. That's exactly what she does. She has absolutely no real power. [ en.wikipedia.org ] Update » neoform wrote on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:17pm As far as I'm concerned, Canada has no Royalty. If the Queen of England ever stop the Canadian government from doing what it wanted, I protest and demand Canada abandon the Monarchy immediately. |
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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Nathan replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:33pm |
 Coolness: 167260 | haha...put the Queen back in charge of Canada! She'll fix us right up, teach us how to wave... |
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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Teblchple7 replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 1:41pm |
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| Good [+1]Toggle ReplyLink» Mico replied on Fri Dec 5, 2008 @ 4:27pm |
 Coolness: 151175 | "The rallies with explain that I control Parliament and that I can do whatever I want?"
lol. |
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