Canadian government collapses in no-confidence vote  Fourth
election in seven years will take place in May after opposition
parties bring down Stephen Harper government Stephen Harper, the
Canadian prime minister, speaks outside the House of Commons
after his government collapsed in a no-confidence vote Stephen
Harper, the Canadian prime minister, speaks outside the House of
Commons after his government collapsed in a no-confidence vote.
Photograph: Geoff Robins/AFP  Canadian opposition parties have
brought down the government of Stephen Harper in a vote of no
confidence, triggering an election that polls suggest will
reinstate the status quo of minority rule by his Conservative
party.  The opposition parties held the prime minister in
contempt of parliament in a 156-145 vote for failing to disclose
the full financial details of his tougher crime legislation,
corporate tax cuts and plans to purchase stealth fighter jets.
Opinion polls expect Harper's Conservative party to be re-
elected but not with a majorit