What is happening in Canada

[carbonel]

From the blog of Stephanie Pearl-McPhee (aka the Yarn Harlot), usually dedicated to knitting, comes a great from-the-beginning description of how Canada's government is constructed and what's going on during the current situation.

Comments

[lydy.livejournal.com]

Excellent link. I've been confused for days. This clears up most of my confusion. Thanks.

[maruad.livejournal.com]

Great link. I have been following this story for days and it just keeps getting more interesting. Harper just spoke on national TV and now the coalition is getting air time to discuss their point of view.

Harper keeps making claims implying it is treasonous and seditious. The coalition and most sane political observers state it is legal and point out that he has lost the confidence of the house.

The Governor General is an interesting woman as was the previous GG. She has a very difficult decision ahead of her as she needs to be non-partisan but still serve the needs of the nation.