Another Non-Confidence Vote Makes The Times

The New York Times followed up with a report on Thursday's tie-breaking vote in the House of Commons. It made number three in their top international news stories, not buried within the bowels of their on-line reports.

The Times has some interesting viewpoints that would resonate with Americans, in particular security and trade relations with the United States.

"While the victory in the deeply divided legislature will avert an immediate election, it probably will mean only a brief respite for Mr. Martin from the continuous political troubles that have shaken his ability to improve security and trade relations with the United States and infused new oxygen into the separatist movement in Quebec."

They also noted that the Canadian dollar was shaky.

What I find interesting is the Times mention of Belinda Stronach defecting "in return for a cabinet seat."