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  Roughly Half of Canadians Back Jean’s Decision
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Last EditedRalphie  Dec 06, 2008 07:47pm
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News DateSunday, December 7, 2008 01:00:00 AM UTC0:0
DescriptionMany adults in Canada agree with their governor general’s approach to the current political crisis, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 47 per cent of respondents believe Michaëlle Jean should agree to prorogue Parliament—a decision she made earlier today—while 37 per cent think she should invite the three opposition parties to form a new coalition government.

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Suppose that Canadian governor general Michaëlle Jean receives two competing requests later this week. Which should she agree to?

A request from Prime Minister Stephen Harper to prorogue or suspend proceedings in the House of Commons until early in the New Year
47%

A request from the three opposition parties that they be invited to form a new coalition government
37%

Not sure
16%
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