Canadian Liberals say they are ready for election

Source: Xinhua | 08-29-2008 16:05

OTTAWA, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Canada's Liberal Party said Thursday they are ready for an election, after Prime Minister Stephen Harper had threatened to dissolve the parliament earlier this week.

"We're ready. We're well organized and we're determined to win this election," Liberal leader Stephane Dion told reporters at a news conference in Montreal.

Harper said Tuesday that he was considering calling an early election before the parliament's next session resumes on Sept. 15.An election is a reality, and not a choice under current circumstances, he said.

Harper accused the oppositions of refusing to cooperate with his government in the parliament. All three opposition parties now want an election and would not fell surprised if he calls one, he said.

On Tuesday Harper canceled the Governor General's planned trip to the Beijing Paralympic Games, prompting speculations that he is going to pull the plug on his government in short time.