Why the Conservatives and the PM need an election now to save themselves. September 7, 2008 Some high profile Conservatives are not seeking re-election. Do they see the title wave coming? Are they afraid? The real reason the federal Conservatives…
Harper calls election for Oct. 14, ignores own fixed-election date law September 7, 2008 Bruce Cheadle, THE CANADIAN PRESS The move sends Canadians to the polls for the third time in four years. Against the backdrop of a…
Does Harper hold a majority surprise? September 4, 2008 Mike Cassese/Reuters – Electoral gains in Quebec would translate into a long-hoped for majority for Stephen Harper. Is Stephen Harper serious when he says…
PM cancels Jean’s Beijing trip, fuelling election hype August 27, 2008 Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked Gov. Gen. Michaëlle Jean not to attend the Paralympic Games in Beijing, in a move further suggesting Harper…
Dion says Harper about to break his promise on fixed elections August 27, 2008 TORONTO — Liberal Leader Stephane Dion says he is perfectly prepared to meet with what he calls a “panicking” prime minister before Parliament is…
Snap election all but certain: Harper August 26, 2008 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Stephen Harper portrayed a snap election as a virtual certainty Tuesday morning and hinted it will likely be triggered next…
TTC streetcar deal to Alstom? August 25, 2008 By Christina Blizzard It’s a contract worth $3 billion in tax dollars and thousands of jobs for the provincial economy. The TTC’s bid to…
Battle over Canadian big-brother copyright bill C61 August 19, 2008 OTTAWA — Critics of the Harper government’s proposed changes to the Copyright Act have launched a cyber crusade to fight the controversial bill. They’re…
More political interference with the Transit City plans will cause delays August 13, 2008 Leave the Transit City plan alone and do not attempt to hijack the Eglinton-Crosstown line or any other part of the Transit City plan….
Canada puts brakes on electric vehicles June 23, 2008 Despite increasing local demand for zero-emissions cars and trucks and robust exports of electric vehicles, Canada will not allow them on its roads, lament…