Liberal -Socialist-Separatist Coalition is Undemocratic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 02 DECEMBER 2008

OTTAWA – The proposed coalition by the three Opposition parties is an affront to democracy, says Battlefords-Lloydminster MP, Gerry Ritz.

“Canadians voted and gave us a mandate to govern and now just six weeks later the Liberals, NDP and Bloc are trying to circumvent that result, attempting through secret negotiations to do what they’ve been unable to do at the ballot box,” says Ritz.

The Opposition has every right to defeat the Government through a non- confidence vote. They do not, however, have the right to impose a coalition they campaigned against and a secret veto power deal with Quebec separatists without the consent of Canadian voters.

“I respect the votes of my constituents and all Canadians. Their votes must count and should not be taken for granted. Through emails, phone calls and faxes, I urge you to tell the Governor General not to let the coalition govern. I am more than willing to return to the electorate and let the voters decide,” says Ritz.

Ritz says Canadians should also expect Liberal leadership hopeful Michael Ignatieff to be reasonable and put what’s in the best interest for Canada ahead of partisanship.

“This is not the time, particularly amid economic uncertainty, for political games that put our country’s future at risk. More than 70 per cent of Canadians voted against Stéphane Dion and his carbon tax. It is unimaginable that he could undemocratically be named Prime Minister,” says Ritz.

Further information on getting involved is available at www.conservative.ca

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