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    Canadian PM Stephen Harper Fighting for His Political Life

    Less than two months after re-election, Canada's conservative Prime Minister has almost been forced out of office. Stephen Harper was saved for the moment by Queen Elizabeth's governor general, who agreed to let Parliament be closed down until the end of next month.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Less than two months after re-election, Canada's conservative Prime Minister has almost been forced out of office. Stephen Harper was saved for the moment by Queen Elizabeth's governor general, who agreed to let Parliament be closed down until the end of next month. Lisa Young, Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada, explains.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Karen Radziner

      Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Lisa Young

      Professor of Political Science, University of Calgary

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Detroit Pleads for Survival...Again
    1. 1:31Canadian PM Stephen Harper Fighting for His Political LifeYou’re reading this
    2. 7:19Will Automakers Fare Any Better the Second Time Around?
    3. 41:07Recall Drags on in Minnesota Senate Race
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