Parliament suspended in Canada

Published: 5 December 2008 y., Friday

After a week of political drama in Canada, it came to this - Parliament suspended and Prime Minister Stephen Harper fending off calls for his resignation.

 

It started when Liberals and New Democrats - with the support of the separatist Bloc Quebecois - formed an opposition.

 

Šaltinis: Reuters
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