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Forming an alternative government ISSUE •
Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion, New Democrat Leader Jack Layton and Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe today announced that an agreement has been reached among the three opposition parties to support a cooperative government to address the impact of the global economic crisis on Canadians.
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The Bloc Québécois has agreed to support this government for a period of 18 months.
KEY MESSAGES •
Since the recent federal election, it has become clear that the government headed by Stephen Harper has no plan, no competence and no will to effectively address this crisis.
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In light of the critical situation facing our citizens, and the Harper government’s unwillingness and inability to address the crisis, we are ready to form a new government that will address the best interests of the people, instead of plunging Canadians into another election.
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Under Canada’s Constitution, it is the Governor General’s responsibility to inquire whether an alternative government could be formed that would have the confidence of the House of Commons.
•
Mr. Dion has informed Governor General Michaëlle Jean of the agreement. Given the significant economic challenges facing our citizens, and that the last federal election was held less than two months ago, he has called on her to exercise her constitutional authority and call on himself as Leader of the Official Opposition to form a new collaborative government supported by the other two opposition parties.
•
The Liberal Party is united in its effort to put the interests of Canadians first, and we will work towards the introduction of the economic plan that Canada needs.
Background •
The Prime Minister will be Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion.
•
The Minister of Finance will be appointed from the Liberal caucus.
•
The cabinet will be composed of 24 ministers plus the Prime Minister. Eighteen of these ministers will be appointed from within the Liberal caucus. Six of these ministers will be appointed from within the NDP caucus, plus six Parliamentary Secretaries, sworn in as Privy Councillors, will also be named from the NDP caucus. In the event the Prime Minister chooses to appoint a larger cabinet, the NDP proportion will be maintained.
•
The Liberals and NDP will work together on a “no surprises” basis and the government will put in place a permanent consultation mechanism with the Bloc Québécois.
•
The top priority of the new Government is an economic stimulus package designed to boost the domestic economy including:
•
Accelerating existing infrastructure funding and substantial new investments, including municipal and inter-provincial projects (such as transit, clean energy, water, corridors and gateways). This would certainly include addressing the urgent infrastructure needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit;
•
Housing construction and retrofitting; and
•
Investing in key sector strategies (like manufacturing, forestry and automotive) designed to create and save jobs, with any aid contingent on a plan to transform these industries and return them to profitability and sustainability.
Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion, New Democrat Leader Jack Layton and Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe today announced that an agreement has been reached among the three opposition parties to support a cooperative government to address the impact of the global economic crisis on Canadians.
•
The Bloc Québécois has agreed to support this government for a period of 18 months.
KEY MESSAGES •
Since the recent federal election, it has become clear that the government headed by Stephen Harper has no plan, no competence and no will to effectively address this crisis.
•
In light of the critical situation facing our citizens, and the Harper government’s unwillingness and inability to address the crisis, we are ready to form a new government that will address the best interests of the people, instead of plunging Canadians into another election.
•
Under Canada’s Constitution, it is the Governor General’s responsibility to inquire whether an alternative government could be formed that would have the confidence of the House of Commons.
•
Mr. Dion has informed Governor General Michaëlle Jean of the agreement. Given the significant economic challenges facing our citizens, and that the last federal election was held less than two months ago, he has called on her to exercise her constitutional authority and call on himself as Leader of the Official Opposition to form a new collaborative government supported by the other two opposition parties.
•
The Liberal Party is united in its effort to put the interests of Canadians first, and we will work towards the introduction of the economic plan that Canada needs.
Background •
The Prime Minister will be Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion.
•
The Minister of Finance will be appointed from the Liberal caucus.
•
The cabinet will be composed of 24 ministers plus the Prime Minister. Eighteen of these ministers will be appointed from within the Liberal caucus. Six of these ministers will be appointed from within the NDP caucus, plus six Parliamentary Secretaries, sworn in as Privy Councillors, will also be named from the NDP caucus. In the event the Prime Minister chooses to appoint a larger cabinet, the NDP proportion will be maintained.
•
The Liberals and NDP will work together on a “no surprises” basis and the government will put in place a permanent consultation mechanism with the Bloc Québécois.
•
The top priority of the new Government is an economic stimulus package designed to boost the domestic economy including:
•
Accelerating existing infrastructure funding and substantial new investments, including municipal and inter-provincial projects (such as transit, clean energy, water, corridors and gateways). This would certainly include addressing the urgent infrastructure needs of First Nations, Métis and Inuit;
•
Housing construction and retrofitting; and
•
Investing in key sector strategies (like manufacturing, forestry and automotive) designed to create and save jobs, with any aid contingent on a plan to transform these industries and return them to profitability and sustainability.
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