Toronto Star (May 10): Liberals offer opposition three days

[Jack Rabbit]

From the Toronto Star
Dated Tuesday May 10

Liberals offer opposition three days
Wheeling and dealing continues as hour approaches for vote that could topple government
Canadian Press

Ottawa - The Liberal government appears resigned to losing a vote this evening that the opposition says is a matter of non-confidence that should trigger an election.

But Liberals say it's not a crucial vote, and at least two cabinet ministers won't be there.

Justice Minister Irwin Cotler will be in Montreal for a family funeral and Natural Resources Minister John Efford is in Newfoundland for medical treatment, Liberal sources said.

The Opposition Conservatives immediately dismissed the absences as another Liberal ploy.

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[Spazito]

1. The opposition is blowing smoke out their asses, as usual

The motion today is simply a procedural motion recommending a certain action to a committee for consideration. The motion, if passed, goes to the committee. The committee votes on it. If passed, it comes back before the house, then and ONLY then, is it a legitimate non-confidence motion because the wording of the motion will call for the resignation of the government.

Today is all for show and to allow the opposition peacocks to continue to preen their feathers.