Office of Hon. David Kilgour, P.C., M.P., Edmonton – Mill Woods - Beaumont
163 East Block, House of Commons, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6
Bureau de l’hon. David Kilgour, C.P. Député, Edmonton – Mill Woods – Beaumont
Pièce 163, Édifice de l’Est, Chambre des communes, Ottawa (Ontario) K1A 0A6

May 1, 2005

Media Release

Re: Possibility of a Confidence Vote

(Aussi disponible en français)

In response to calls and emails from constituents, parliamentarians and the media over the weekend and last week, David Kilgour releases the following statement:

“It is sobering to realize that the present minority government might soon face a similar situation to what Mackenzie King, Arthur Meighen, J. S. Woodsworth and other MPs of the day experienced almost 80 years ago (July 2, 1926), when a difference of one vote caused Meighen’s minority government to fall following a confidence vote.”

“Given the possibility that such a phenomenon could recur later this month, it is all the more important that I continue to weigh the full implications until such time a decision must be made. Accordingly, I will listen carefully to all representations as to what vote would be in the overall best interests of Canadians.”

“Finally, whenever a confidence vote is held, I will be present in the House and voting.”

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For more information contact:

Shingirai Kanhukamwe

Office of Hon. David Kilgour, M.P.

(613) 995-8695

Kilgour@parl.gc.ca