First Question in the House of Commons for Prime Minister Ignatieff or Prime Minister Dion
In the event of a coalition, all opposition questions should focus on the legitimacy of any proposed coalition government. Here are two potential questions for Prime Minister Ignatieff or Prime Minister Dion should this coalition actually happen. Liberals feel free to use the comment section to try and come up with an answer.
-Darryl
Prime Minister Ignatieff:
"Mr. Speaker, the current Canadian Prime Minister has lived most of his life outside of Canada, has limited experience in the House of Commons and was not elected leader of his own party by Liberal members or Prime Minister by Canadian voters. Mr. Prime Minister...who has given you a mandate to sit in that chair?"
Prime Minister Dion:
"Mr. Speaker, the current Prime Minister was clearly rejected by the Canadian voters in the last election. Among all leaders he consistently polled as the worst option to become Prime Minister. His party finished at their lowest levels since confederation. Only 26% of Canadians voted for him and his party. He lacks confidence even within his own party. To the Prime Minister - what gives you a mandate to serve in that role and how can any Canadian have confidence in your weak leadership during these tough economic times?"
First opposition day motions:
"The Canadian House of Commons recognizes Quebec as a province within a united Canada"
"The Canadian government reaffirms its support of the Afghanistan mission until 2011."
How will the BQ vote on the first one? How would the NDP vote on the second one?
-Darryl
