Conservative Leader Stephen Harper triggered a widely expected federal election campaign this morning, framing the vote set for Oct. 14 as a choice about who is best suited to lead Canada while the global economy stumbles.
The prime minister emerged from Rideau Hall, the official residence of Governor General Michaelle Jean to announce the coming vote after Ms. Jean granted his request to dissolve Parliament.
Mr. Harper defended his decision to call an election despite the fact he'd earlier vowed to fix the vote date for October, 2009.
The Tory leader said his 31-month old minority government can no longer govern in a fractious Parliament and needs a new mandate from voters.
"The frank reality is this Parliament is at its useful end," Mr. Harper said.
"Between now and Oct. 14th, Canadians will choose a government to look out for their interests at a time of global economic trouble," he said.
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