The political thoughts and opinions of a pragmatic Canadian Libertarian Economist. Do not mistake me for a real journalist, this is just one man's opinion.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Flaherty Fiscal Update Tuesday
Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is scheduled to release his latest fiscal update on Tuesday. It was a fiscal update that triggered the coalition trap in December 2008, when the Liberals and NDP attempted to take control of government after losing an election in an agreement with a significant bounty for the Bloc. I don't expect this fiscal update to trigger a constitutional crisis, but I do expect the Finance Minister to paint a positive picture and I expect the opposition to disagree. The degree to which they disagree, that we'll have to see. If they want a fall election, this fiscal update may be their best opportunity.
This is Michael's chance to cause an election, try and gain a few seats, then call it quits. Out of Dodge and be able to write how he brought the party back as a contender.
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