Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin Cancels Overseas Trip

Canadian PM Paul Martin, afraid that a no confidence vote would topple his government has cancelled an over seas trip to the Netherlands and Moscow. CNews has the story here:

Worried that the opposition may force an election next week, Prime Minister Paul Martin has cancelled a trip overseas.

Martin was to have visited the Netherlands and Moscow May 7-9 to mark the 60th anniversary of their liberation during the Second World War.

But a spokeswoman said Monday that Martin is concerned about the potential for a non-confidence motion against his government and wants to stay in Canada.

“With the Conservatives and the Bloc Quebecois threatening to force an election, it makes best sense to ensure that the prime minister is here at home and available to Parliament,” said Melanie Gruer.

“Lots of things are happening these days, so it makes sense that he’s home.

“Secondarily, he’s been wanting to attend the opening of the new war museum.”

The new Canadian War Museum opens May 8 in Ottawa.

Flap wouldn’t leave the country either.

The NEW government might not let him return without handcuffs and leg shackles!