This campaign is going to the birds September 11, 2008 First a puffin, now a Sparrow….CTV says Conservative Party communications director Ryan Sparrow has been suspended for the duration of the campaign for questioning…
The end of democracy in Canada. They have a seat in Parliament, but why are the other leaders afraid of change? September 8, 2008 May shut out of leaders’ debate Janice Tibbetts , Canwest News Service Published: Monday, September 08, 2008 OTTAWA – Elizabeth May said her party will…
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…
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…