by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 14, 2008 | Canada, Election, GTA Politics
A new poll suggests the Conservatives have solidified a substantial lead over their closest rivals, thanks at least in part to a lack of confidence in Liberal helmsman Stéphane Dion. The Canadian Press Harris-Decima poll, conducted Sept. 10-13, gave the Conservatives...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 14, 2008 | Canada, Election, GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Multiculturalism, News, Ontario, Politics, Quebec, Toronto
With Liberal leader Dion faltering and lagging behind Jack Layton in the polls, one has to wonder if change is in the air? We are already seeing old Liberal tactics; telling people not to split the vote, and cause a majority Conservative government. One has to ask, if...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 7, 2008 | Canada, GTA Development, GTA Issues, GTA Politics, Ontario, Toronto, World
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 are calling for an election now is that they really do not have a choice. What do I mean by that? Let’s...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | Sep 7, 2008 | Canada, GTA Politics, Ontario, Toronto, World
Bruce Cheadle, THE CANADIAN PRESS The move sends Canadians to the polls for the third time in four years. Against the backdrop of a weakening economy, Harper asked Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean to dissolve Canada’s 39th Parliament so that a national vote can be held...
by thegtapatriot@yahoo.ca | May 21, 2008 | Canada, GTA Politics, Ontario, Toronto
Premier Dalton McGuinty insists he is not rattled by apparent dissension in his Liberal ranks. In a move that even loyalists now concede was ill-advised, McGuinty ordered all staff members to leave the Liberal caucus room on May 13 then criticized MPPs for speaking...