This is not a problem with upstart; it's just an APT problem, it's noting the Essential tag of the installed version of sysvinit, and not noting it's been removed in the available version.
** Changed in: upstart (Ubuntu)
Status: Unconfirmed => Rejected
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dapper -> edgy dist-upgrade holds back essential packages
https://launchpad.net/bugs/63680
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