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| | On eve of non-confidence vote: Canada: Tory MP defects to Liberals |
 | | In a prepared statement, Stronach claimed she was acting in the national interest. By aligning with the pro-Quebec independence Bloc Québécois in a drive to bring down the Liberal government, the Conservatives, argued Stronach, are placing the future of Canadas federal state at risk. |
 | | Stronach also implied that Harper, who has been a strong advocate of greater power and autonomy for Canadas western provinces, especially Alberta, and who has led the Conservatives in a hysterical campaign against gay marriage, is too associated with the West and social conservatism to lead a national government. |
 | | Three weeks before Belinda Stronach, the MP for Magna International, came to the rescue of the Martin Liberal government, the NDP struck a deal with the Liberals, who during their almost 12 years in office have systematically dismantled the welfare state while redistributing the national income in favour of the rich. |
| www.wsws.org /articles/2005/may2005/can-m19.shtml (1383 words) |
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