Ottawa

You’ve got mail

Here is the text of the coalition’s letter to the Canadian people. If you’re not a Canadian citizen, avert your eyes. It is, after all, illegal to read someone else’s mail.

To wit.

Allow me to reintroduce myself,

My name is Hov. H to the O-V. I used to move snowflakes by the O-Z. I guess even back then—

Wait. Sorry. That’s Jay-Z’s public service announcement from the Black Album (great record). Here’s the letter.

To our fellow citizens,

Canada is facing a global economic crisis. Since the recent federal election, it has become clear that the government headed by Stephen Harper has no plan, no competence and, no will to effectively address this crisis. Therefore, the majority of Parliament has lost confidence in Mr. Harper’s government, and believes that the formation of a new Government that will effectively, prudently, promptly and competently address these critical economic times is necessary.

The contrast between the inaction of Mr. Harper’s government and the common action taken by all other Western democracies is striking. We cannot accept this.

A majority of Canadians and Quebecers voted for our parties on October 14, 2008. Our Members of Parliament make up 55 percent of the House of Commons.

In light of the critical situation facing our citizens, and the Harper government’s unwillingness and inability to address the crisis, we are resolved to support a new government that will address the interests of the people.

Today we respectfully inform the Governor General that, as soon as the appropriate opportunity arises, she should call on the Leader of the Official Opposition to form a new government, supported as set out in the accompanying accords by all three of our parties.

Respectfully,

Hon. Stéphane Dion
Leader, the Liberal Party of Canada

Hon. Jack Layton 
Leader, the New Democratic Party of Canada

Gilles Duceppe 
Leader, the Bloc Québécois

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