The bigger story: Justin Trudeau wins Montreal riding. Will he become the next leader of the Liberals
INGRID PERITZ Globe and Mail Update October 15, 2008 at 1:22 AM EDT MONTREAL — Justin Trudeau, heir to one of the most famous names in Canadian politics, will succeed his father to Ottawa after securing a victory in the Montreal riding of Papineau last night. Mr....The bigger story: Canadian Election is the lowest in history at only 59 percent
CLOSE TO 10 MILLION CANADIANS DID NOT BOTHER TO VOTE!!!OTTAWA — Early figures indicate Canadians avoided the ballot box more than ever before on election day.Just 58 per cent of eligible voters visited the polls — from a high of 69 per cent in Prince Edward Island to...Harper wins again, gaining 16 seats and some in the precious 905 region around Toronto
By ROB GILLIES Associated Press Writer © 2008 The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2008, 4:05AM OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday he will reach out to all parties during the global financial meltdown after his Conservative Party won in national...Voter turnout is heavy in Durham and York region, the middle class is voting for Harper and splitting the vote to Layton. Dion’s leadership maybe in question?
Update (7:56pm):Just came back from voting and turnout is heavy. I had to wait in line for a long time as it went outside of the High School and into the parking lot. Durham residents are voting, are you? Update (10:14pm): It will be a Conservative win for Harper. The...New Voter Identification rules at the Polls
When you vote, you MUST prove your identity and address. You have three options: Option 1 Provide one original piece of identification issued by a government or government agency containing your photo, name and address. Examples Driver’s Licence Health Card This...Carbon tax: a conservative concept, not the Liberals
By: Werner Patels Jonathan Kay raises interesting points about the carbon tax and posits that it’s actually quite a “conservative” tax. I’d like to refer readers to Kay’s article, in which he makes a number of very valid observations –...Oshawa must vote NDP to send a message to Ottawa
“There is one leader and one party that tells the truth frankly, doesn’t pretend to be all things to be all people, doesn’t pretend to have perfect answers, but does have answers for ordinary families and that’s Jack Layton and the NDP.”...John McCallum: Tory emissions plan is all pain, no gain
With all the apocalyptic warnings coming from Conservative MPs about the Liberal Green Shift plan, it is eerie how silent they have been about their own plan — especially the part of their plan that will raise energy prices for Canadians. The Conservative government’s...Enjoying the benefits! Now pay the price!
Canadians wake up! We are loosing jobs and manufacturing jobs. However, we have more and more box stores. We want cheaper goods and prices. How do you think that happens? We are enjoying the “fat” of life. A life of gluttony. However, there is a...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.
