That's why it's extremely disturbing to hear talk of the potential for early collapse by the new Liberal government. It may be merely political posturing by the new leaders of the Conservatives and the NDP. Perhaps they believe threatening to bring a government down quickly somehow increases their political coin.

But at least for Stephen Harper and his Conservatives, there is other valuable work at hand. It would seem eminently more prudent to work on healing internal party rifts and developing solid, in-depth policy, rather than causing a crisis in government. Not as exciting, perhaps, but definitely more productive, particularly if the Liberals are unable to sustain themselves in government.

The idea, for example, that it would be a worthy goal to attempt to bring the government down on the basis of today's throne speech is misguided at best. Canadian voters do not want another trip to the polls; to precipitate an election over a speech that simply lays out the priorities of the incoming government would be irresponsible. It's hard to see how that kind of political manoeuvring would win any votes for the perpetrators. Source.

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