Re: possible coalitions in the Canadian system failing...
I think the reason why is that the coalition was to include the Bloc, a party rooted in Quebec nationalism and separation.
Had they been able to put together a coalition with just the Liberals and NDP, it might have been better received.
"Recollections vary".
I don't remember that part, I just remember them being pissed they didn't get Harper.
Well, if it means anything:
From:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/liberals-ndp-bloc-sign-deal-on-proposed-coalition-1.700119 (from 2008)
The Liberals and New Democrats signed an agreement on Monday to form an unprecedented coalition government, with a written pledge of support from the Bloc Québécois, if they are successful in ousting the minority Conservative government in a coming confidence vote.it wouldn't have been a "full" coalition (with Bloc members serving in cabinet), but in my opinion, their participation in the agreement would have been enough to poison it.
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