Liberals can’t abstain from House votes anymore, too politically risky

Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion backed away from tough talk about provoking an early election last week.

Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion backed away from tough talk about provoking an early election last week, but some top Liberals privately say Grit MPs can't abstain on House confidence votes anymore because it would be politically dangerous for the leader to justify and they will likely vote a...

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