Federal Election

Sheryl Fink: Canadian election offers reasons for hope that seal hunt will end

Sheryl Fink: Canadian election offers reasons for hope that seal hunt will end

By Sheryl Fink | May 4, 2011
Although Canada’s Conservative party generally brings to mind policies and positions that are unfriendly to animals, there is some good to be found in the election outcome.
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Reelected NDP MP Don Davies flags environment as “looming” issue in Canada

Reelected NDP MP Don Davies flags environment as “looming” issue in Canada

By Matthew Burrows | May 3, 2011
Vancouver Kingsway NDP MP Don Davies told the Straight he is looking forward to providing “tenacious, principled, and constructive opposition in Parliament”.
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Electoral system delivers “wrong government”, Fair Vote Canada says

Electoral system delivers “wrong government”, Fair Vote Canada says

By Stephen Hui | May 3, 2011
The head of Fair Vote Canada says Prime Minister Stephen Harper has won a “phony majority”.
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Green Leader Elizabeth May excited and humbled after federal election win

Green Leader Elizabeth May excited and humbled after federal election win

By Stephen Thomson | May 3, 2011
May unseated Conservative incumbent and cabinet minister Gary Lunn in the Vancouver Island riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands.
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Jack Layton and Elizabeth May celebrate historic election victories

Jack Layton and Elizabeth May celebrate historic election victories

By Stephen Hui | May 3, 2011
If you missed Jack Layton's and Elizabeth May's speeches, here's a clip of each.
Elizabeth May wins international Green plaudits

Elizabeth May wins international Green plaudits

By Matthew Burrows | May 3, 2011
Elizabeth May overcame significant odds to dislodge incumbent Conservative Gary Lunn.
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Michael Ignatieff resigns as Liberal leader after party's crushing election defeat

Michael Ignatieff resigns as Liberal leader after party's crushing election defeat

By Stephen Hui | May 3, 2011
He said he is leaving politics, and will talk to party leaders about the timing of his departure.
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Conservatives under Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Jack Layton aimed to destroy the Liberals

Conservatives under Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Jack Layton aimed to destroy the Liberals

By Charlie Smith | May 3, 2011
Both parties turned former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff into a human punching bag, ending his political career.
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Pirate Party of Canada hooks over 3,000 votes in first general election

Pirate Party of Canada hooks over 3,000 votes in first general election

By Stephen Hui | May 3, 2011
It fielded 10 candidates, including party leader Mikkel Paulson in Edmonton Centre, in the May 2 federal election.
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NDP's Jinny Sims wins close fight in Newton-North Delta to unseat Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal

NDP's Jinny Sims wins close fight in Newton-North Delta to unseat Liberal Sukh Dhaliwal

By Stephen Hui | May 2, 2011
The NDP's Jinny Sims is Newton-North Delta's new representative in Ottawa.
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Vancouver Centre incumbent Hedy Fry wins one of two Liberal seats in B.C.

Vancouver Centre incumbent Hedy Fry wins one of two Liberal seats in B.C.

By Yolande Cole | May 2, 2011
Hedy Fry has been reelected in Vancouver Centre for the seventh time, winning one of just two Liberal seats in B.C.
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Stephen Harper promises to govern for people who didn't vote Conservative

Stephen Harper promises to govern for people who didn't vote Conservative

By Charlie Smith | May 2, 2011
The prime minister offered an olive branch to his critics, and praised his political opponents.
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NDP's Jasbir Sandhu takes out Conservative MP Dona Cadman in Surrey North

NDP's Jasbir Sandhu takes out Conservative MP Dona Cadman in Surrey North

By Stephen Hui | May 2, 2011
Jasbir Sandhu has taken Surrey North for the NDP.
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Conservative, Liberal, NDP, and Green candidates suffer repeat defeats in B.C.

Conservative, Liberal, NDP, and Green candidates suffer repeat defeats in B.C.

By Charlie Smith | May 2, 2011
Adriane Carr is one of several federal politicians who have been beaten more than once in recent years.
Liberal MP Hedy Fry leading close race in Vancouver Centre

Liberal MP Hedy Fry leading close race in Vancouver Centre

By Stephen Hui | May 2, 2011
Liberal MP Hedy Fry has a small lead over her NDP and Conservative challengers in Vancouver Centre.