Well, the rumours are flying that Prime Minister Harper intends
to ask Governor General David Johnston to dissolve Parliament
this Sunday. This would begin the longest election campaign in
Canadian history. It seems clear the Conservatives fully intend to
win by outspending their opponents. While this would be a
rather crass political movement if it occurs it would also be very
good for minor political parties such as the Pirate Party of
Canada. Here’s why.
to ask Governor General David Johnston to dissolve Parliament
this Sunday. This would begin the longest election campaign in
Canadian history. It seems clear the Conservatives fully intend to
win by outspending their opponents. While this would be a
rather crass political movement if it occurs it would also be very
good for minor political parties such as the Pirate Party of
Canada. Here’s why.
After the last federal election in 2011 the Leader of the Pirate
Party of Canada (with help from the candidates) wrote a report
detailing the (Read more…)