Ottawa:OTTAWA, Canada - Canada's opposition defeated Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper's minority government in a no-confidence vote Friday over its alleged "abuse of power," forcing elections.
Legislators in the House of Commons in Ottawa voted by 156-145 to back the motion on Friday. The result sends Canadians to the polls for the fourth time in seven years.
Source:Agencies
Legislators in the House of Commons in Ottawa voted by 156-145 to back the motion on Friday. The result sends Canadians to the polls for the fourth time in seven years.
- Harper is expected to visit the residence of David Johnston, the governor general, on Saturday to dissolve the parliament.
- The adoption of the motion presented by the main opposition Liberals and supported by the separatist Bloc Quebecois and leftist New Democrats comes on the heels of a historic contempt of parliament charge against the Tories.
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