Coalition Governments in Canada

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The Liberal-NDP Coalition and Forming Government

Find an explanation of how a proposed Liberal-NDP coalition government could assume power according to Canada’s parliamentary tradition.

Structure and Policies of the Liberal-NDP Coalition

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Events Leading to the Liberal-NDP Coalition Agreement

Find a in-depth educational feature that details the 2008 agreement between the Liberal Party of Canada, the New Democratic Party and the Bloc Québécois to defeat the Conservative minority government led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Includes an overview of factors and events surrounding the signing of this agreement.