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Will Canada's Coalition Government last more than six months?
Current forecast: 65% chance 
Combining all predictions, the current forecast is that this is 65% likely to happen (unchanged in last 1 day)
OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion, together with New Democrat Leader Jack Layton and Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe, today issued an open letter to all Canadians indicating their loss of confidence in the Conservative government to manage the current economic crisis.
“Since the recent federal election, it has become clear that the government headed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper has no plan, no competence and, no will to effectively address this crisis,” the letter states.
“Therefore, the majority of Parliament has lost confidence in Mr. Harper’s government, and is resolved to form a new government that will effectively, prudently, promptly and competently address these critical economic times.”
The leaders point out that the majority of Canadians voted for their parties in the last election - held less than two months ago - and request that the Governor General use her constitutional authority to call on Mr. Dion as Leader of the Official Opposition to form a new government that will be supported by all opposition parties.
“Since the recent federal election, it has become clear that the government headed by Prime Minister Stephen Harper has no plan, no competence and, no will to effectively address this crisis,” the letter states.
“Therefore, the majority of Parliament has lost confidence in Mr. Harper’s government, and is resolved to form a new government that will effectively, prudently, promptly and competently address these critical economic times.”
The leaders point out that the majority of Canadians voted for their parties in the last election - held less than two months ago - and request that the Governor General use her constitutional authority to call on Mr. Dion as Leader of the Official Opposition to form a new government that will be supported by all opposition parties.
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