[Fresh Ink] Harper's 2004 letter to Governor General Adrienne Clarkson

[Richard Menec]

(from Mel Hurtig)

September 9, 2004

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., 
C.D. Governor General Rideau Hall
1 Sussex Drive Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A1

Excellency,

As leaders of the opposition parties, we are well aware that, given the 
Liberal minority government, you could be asked by the Prime Minister to 
dissolve the 38th Parliament at any time should the House of Commons fail to 
support some part of the government's program.

We respectfully point out that the opposition parties, who together 
constitute a majority in the House, have been in close consultation. We 
believe that, should a request for dissolution arise this should give you 
cause, as constitutional practice has determined, to consult the opposition 
leaders and consider all of your options before exercising your 
constitutional authority.

Your attention to this matter is appreciated.

Sincerely,

Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P. Leader of the Opposition Leader of the 
Conservative Party of Canada

Gilles Duceppe, M.P. Leader of the Bloc Quebecois

Jack Layton, M.P. Leader of the New Democratic Party

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