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shield772 · Nov 28, 2005, 08:42 pm

http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...da_elections_8

TORONTO - A corruption scandal forced a vote of no-confidence Monday that toppled Prime Minister Paul Martin's minority government, triggering an unusual election campaign during the Christmas holidays.

Canada's three opposition parties, which control a majority in Parliament, voted against Martin's government, claiming his Liberal Party no longer has the moral authority to lead the nation.

The loss means an election for all 308 seats in the lower House of Commons, likely on Jan. 23. Martin and his Cabinet would continue to govern until then.

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shield772 68 Dead LEO's in 08 Location: Washington, WV Posts: 1,757	Canadian Government Falls on No-Confidence http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...da_elections_8 TORONTO - A corruption scandal forced a vote of no-confidence Monday that toppled Prime Minister Paul Martin's minority government, triggering an unusual election campaign during the Christmas holidays. Canada's three opposition parties, which control a majority in Parliament, voted against Martin's government, claiming his Liberal Party no longer has the moral authority to lead the nation. The loss means an election for all 308 seats in the lower House of Commons, likely on Jan. 23. Martin and his Cabinet would continue to govern until then. Republican Liberty Caucus Moderate Republican Officer Down Memorial Page