Canadian government collapses

Canadian government collapses
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Summary Canada's conservative government is toppled by the opposition with accusations of mismanagement.

This now sets the scene for a May general election -- the fourth in less than seven years. The leader of the main opposition party said enough was enough.Opposition legislators reacted with delight at the vote result, 156 -145. But opinion polls indicate the conservatives are well ahead of the main opposition Liberal Party.Canadas Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he did not believe people wanted another election. The election is likely to be fought on two main themes, ethics and economy.
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