CBC Learning - News in Review

In early December 2008, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative government found itself fighting for its political life. Three opposition parties formed a coalition and announced they were ready to topple the Conservatives and form a new government. To avoid being defeated, the Prime Minister asked the Governor General to shut down Parliament until late January. In this News in Review story, we’ll look at how the crisis developed and what could happen next.
The Conservatives and the Coalition (PDF Resource Guide)

Tags: Bloc Quebecois, Canadian Government, Coalition, Elections, Federal Election, Gilles Duceppe, Jack Layton, Liberal Party, Michael Ignatieff, Minority Government, New Democratic Party (NDP), Opposition, Parliament, Prorogue, Stephane Dion, Stephen Harper