http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2007/...ech-kyoto.htmlThe Conservatives have drafted a throne speech aimed at forcing the Liberal party into a politically embarrassing abandonment of its Kyoto crusade.
Government sources told the Canadian Press that Prime Minister Stephen Harper believes the Liberals are so desperate to avoid an election that they will roll over and accept a throne speech that describes Kyoto climate-change targets as unattainable.
Stephane Dion, seen here serving as Canada's environment minister and UN Climate Change Conference president, in November 2005.Stephane Dion, seen here serving as Canada's environment minister and UN Climate Change Conference president, in November 2005.
(Ian Barrett/Canadian Press)
It is among several unpalatable options for Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion that the government is considering salting into its blueprint next Tuesday for the new session of Parliament.
The throne speech will have to be put to a confidence vote in the House of Commons that could trigger an election if Dion joins other opposition leaders to defeat it.
I think the Conservative party is doing a fine job, though out government is a minority. It would be weird if our government toppled because of a speech. The speech is happening today.



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Sure it's nice to know what's happening in your neck of the woods, but to me, it sounds like nothing. A throne speech? Isn't that just like a speech? And being a labour supporter, I would rather turn a blind eye to all conservative areas. 


