Is Steven Harper trying to force the opposition to call an early election?

Recently, the Liberal Party appears to be in disarray. As a result, if an election were to be held, the current minority Conservative government would be in a good position to pick up a majority. However, the Prime Minister has promised not to call an early election. Newspaper stories are hinting that he may use the Throne Speech (and declaring other proposals as confidence votes) to either force the opposition to back down on key issues or to force them to be responsible for an early election. What do you think the Prime Minister is trying to do and will there be an election this fall/winter?

Public Comments

1. Sad as it is harper wont call an election until good ole buddy bush gives him permission to.Imean look how he gives into bush on anything bush wants. From our resources toat b bush"s price to ous solidiers. He get us involved and just like world war 2 we have to buy from us.then harper dont say antthing whe bush says we arenot doing enough
2. Of course he is trying to force them to... but there is no way he will get it.