Canadian Prime Minister on Tuesday suggested he is considering an election in the near future, saying since the Parliament is increasingly reaching an impasse on a range of issues, it might be necessary to reset the government's agenda by holding an election.
With some opposition parties saying for months they want an election, "I think if that is eventually where we have to go, I don't think they can say they're the least bit surprised," he told reporters in Ottawa on Tuesday.
The prime minister said that given the uncertainty about how effective Parliament could be when it resumes sitting on Sept. 15,an election could well be looming.
But he said, "I haven't made a decision."
Harper accused the opposition parties of trying to bring down his government by not cooperating on any issues with him. The Liberals "have tabled an economic agenda that stands diametrically opposed to everything this government stands for," he said.
"I think you really have increasingly in Parliament two different visions of where we should be leading the country, particularly during challenging economic times, and that's something I'm going to have to reflect upon," he said.
"It's not a question of wanting to go to an election, it's the reality," Harper said.
The oppositions disagree with all major policies of the government, ranging from actions to tackle climate change to Afghan mission.
Observers here say Harper may try to call an election on Sept. 5 or 6, with a voting day of Oct. 14.
Harper's minority Conservative government came to power in February 2006. It needs at least the support of one opposition party to keep going.
Source:Xinhua
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