Coalitions and Such: A Note of Personal Opinion

For myself?

No, I don't think the Coalition was trying for a coup. I know what the term means, I know what "loss of confidence of the House" means, and I know what at least some of the rules of Parliament are. This was not a coup. The Coalition would've had to actively suborn the Chief of Defence Staff and a good chunk of DND for that to happen. I don't think the Coalition leaders think they even need to consider "going there". And I doubt that they'll ever consider it.

So. No coup. All the wishing of the Coalition's critics won't make it so, either.

A new question on a delayed admission?

David Brin makes a suggestion.

Is this long overdue? If not, why not?

Is it applicable to Canada's situation? If so, to what degree?