Stephen Harper’s Conservative government just won reelection in a ballot on October 14, 2008, but the government’s days might be numbered. That will be the case if a three-party coalition of the formerly dominate Liberals party, New Democrats and Bloc Quebecois work together to achieve a vote of new confidence.

The Liberals have suggested such an idea, but as of yet have yet to make good on the suggestion by actually introducing a motion for a vote of no confidence.

If such a vote were to take place - which Harper could plausible lose - new elections would be called thus allowing for the parties to then work to form a new governing coalition. None of the parties have or - most likely - will have enough MPs to govern alone. But by creating a coalition, they could form a governing bloc.

The reason for the current speculation is that the parties accuse the Harper government of not doing enough to deal with the financial crisis and its effects on Canada.

Harper - naturally - has lambasted the idea. He has stated in a television address that they parties “want to take power, not earn it.”

If it were to be attempted and succeeded, it would be the first time in Canadian history where a coalition government ousted a governing federal government.

Harper’s government won the previous election - of course - but does not have a majority in the 308 seat parliament and must rely on opposition members to pass legislation. Opposition MPs recently stated that they would not support the government’s financial plan due to the fact that it did not offer a stimulus package. Harper has said that he will introduce a stimulus package in a few months/

But that is not good enough for the opposition. Thus the opposition said it might consider introducing a motion. Harper though intends to delay any such votes that could for new elections until December 8.

Harper has stated that the opposition only wants power and is not truly concerned with proper governance. “The opposition has every right to defeat the government, but (Liberal leader) Stephane Dion does not have the right to take power without an election. It should be your choice, not theirs,” Harper told Canadians in the same aforementioned television address.