Canadian Politics Hypothetical

[jamesq]

Question for you political wonks out there. Can a sitting government lose a non-confidence vote and not have to dissolve the government and call an election? What if the opposition simply doesn't like the motion, but doesn't think they'll do better in the ensuing election? Is it a matter of take the good with the bad (I suspect this is the truth of the matter, but want some confirmation).

I'm thinking the current opposition might not have the guts to pull the trigger on the federal Conservatives. Conversely, the Conservatives might introduce some real stinkers in the next sitting that the opposition will have to vote down.

Could we find ourselves in a situation where the government still stands, but can't actually do anything?

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[jamesq]

I've also considered running for the Alberta Separatist party, then doing everything in my power to make them look ridiculous. A substitute for the Rhinos basically.