I was underwhelmed by all major parties during this election. But this might just be my decent into cynicism. To the Conservatives’, who won a majority government, credit, they have…
How is it that a supposedly developed country, a member of the G-8, endures a medieval electoral system?The Conservatives's quest for what Canadians erroneously refer to as a majority government…
Harper will still run the government like a control freak. The vote-subsidy will disappear. Abortion will be slightly tightened, but not banned. Harper still needs leverage with his religious extremists…
Québec is a different political beast. After having flirted with a right-wing provincial government in 2007, it's now giving massive support to a left-wing party in Ottawa. One thing's for…
Prime Minister Harper deserves to be congratulated for his stunning victory. What he won tonight was more than a mere parliamentary majority; he accomplished his long-term ambition to ridicule the…
Congratulations Dippers and Greens, what an historic showing.The Bloc might be history, as in the not so distant past and the Cons get their coveted majority at the expense of…
Was nice to know ya. With yer Universal Healthcare, and streams and mountains. And all that social safety net stuff. Welcome to Texas. Canada, now with 40% stoopid.
To be honest, the difference between a Tory Majority and a Tory Minorty in terms of policy is neglible. Had the Tories been held to a Minority, the Liberals would…
Yes, the Conservatives won a majority (Sparky is pleased, though the rest of are not). Yes, it was a historic night for the NDP, now the Her Majesty's Official Opposition.…
The few good MPs the Liberals had are gone: Pickering's finest, Mark Holland, is a great person, a hard worker, and the kind of person you should have influencing the…
R.I.P. Canadian Long-gun registry.R.I.P. Women’s reproductive rights in Canada.R.I.P. The Canadian Senate.R.I.P. Same-sex marriage (we barely knew you).R.I.P. National funding for the arts.R.I.P. Canada Health Act.R.I.P. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.R.I.P. The…
R.I.P. Canadian Long-gun registry.R.I.P. Women's reproductive rights in Canada.R.I.P. The Canadian Senate.R.I.P. Same-sex marriage (we barely knew you).R.I.P. National funding for the arts.R.I.P. Canada Health Act.R.I.P. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.R.I.P. The…
R.I.P. Canadian Long-gun registry.R.I.P. Women’s reproductive rights in Canada.R.I.P. The Canadian Senate.R.I.P. Same-sex marriage (we barely knew you).R.I.P. National funding for the arts.R.I.P. Canada Health Act.R.I.P. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.R.I.P. The…
WTF? The unthinkable happened. After over 1600 straight loses, the Greens have won a seat! Green Party Leader Elizabeth May took Saanich Gulf Islands from Gary Lunn. It’s a breakthrough!…
Congrats to Liz May, first MP for the Green Party! Soooooo happy!!!!! Congrats to Québécois who have turn their backs to the Separatists and are welcomed back into the federalist…
The Bloc are almost gone, for now. The NDP enjoy historic gains, and becomes the Official Opposition. The Green party elects their first MP. And for better or worse, there…
The Bloc are almost gone, for now. The NDP enjoy historic gains, and becomes the Official Opposition. The Green party elects their first MP. And for better or worse, there…
They announced the Liberals had lost Labrador. We've never lost Labrador. EVER. We've held Labrador since 1948. Mr. Ignatieff, the Mondale School of Failed Leadership called, they have an opening…
