I've heard it suggested that Canada may have a federal Election this year, to give George W. Harper a majority government. Has there been any news on this lately?
An old post now, but I'll respond. Harper is unlikely to win a majority government (and may lose his minority) if he calls an election. Therefore, he's unlikely to do so. On the other hand, neither the Liberals or the Bloc are doing well enough right now to want to force an election. (The NDP is doing poorly as well, but I can't see them thinking they can get away with propping up the Conservatives. They'd just lose out further to the Liberals and Greens.) If an election does happen soon, it will likely come as a surprise to everyone, though it also depends on what the Conservatives are willing to try in their budget.
