Six months ago, when political pundits were predicting that a no-confidence vote would bring down the government of Canadian Prime Minster Paul Martin, I predicted in this article that he would, in fact, prevail. And, so he did.
Unfortunately, the corruption scandals that precipitated that vote have dogged Martin and his Liberal Party ever since. Indeed, disaffection and disillusionment with their leadership became so acute that even erstwhile supporters felt compelled to join a newly galvanized and morally indignant coalition of opposition Parties in calling for another no-confidence motion, which was held last night.
The motion resolved that the ongoing corruption scandals have left Martin and his Liberal Party “without the moral authority to lead the nation.” And this time he lost the vote in spectacular fashion, and his government fell.
But leave it to the Canadians plunge their country into a political crisis that is bound to not only throw cold water on the warm Christmas spirit but also chill the interest of any sensible voter who would naturally prefer hearth and home to political rallies in the dead of the Canadian winter.
Nevertheless, general elections are due to be held in late January.
O Canada!
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