It was just announced this morning that the Canadian government will dissolve government tomorrow (Sunday Sept 7, 2008) and call for an election. The election voting date will be set for Oct 14th, 2008.
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So Harper's going to try his power play, interesting.
Please join me in despising the Conservative Party of Canada with a white-hot intensity:
It may be an honour for him, but not for us. I can't remember a time when I was more ashamed of the Prime Minister of my country (well, there was that crook Mulroney, too).
I'd love to see Harper go down in flames. As always, I will be encouraging/begging/pleading with my family and friends to vote Liberal.
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Vote set for Oct. 14: Harper expects tight, tough election
Federal election day after Thanksgiving is 3rd in just over 4 years
Last Updated: Sunday, September 7, 2008 | 2:57 PM ET Comments521Recommend186
CBC News
Canadians will head to the polls in a general election on Oct. 14, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Sunday in Ottawa after meeting with the Governor General.Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, in calling for an Oct. 14 federal election, says Canadians will 'choose the way forward.'Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, in calling for an Oct. 14 federal election, says Canadians will 'choose the way forward.' (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Harper made the announcement outside Rideau Hall after his conversation with Michaelle Jean.
"Her Excellency, the Governor General, has seen fit to dissolve Parliament," he said.
The vote will take place one day after the Thanksgiving holiday.Liberal Leader Stephane Dion says the Oct. 14 election may be the most 'crucial' campaign in election history.Liberal Leader Stephane Dion says the Oct. 14 election may be the most 'crucial' campaign in election history. (CBC)
"Between now and Oct. 14, Canadians will choose a government to look out for their interests at a time of global economic trouble," Harper said.
When asked about what the outcome might be, the Conservative leader said, "We believe it is going to be a tough election. We believe it will be a tight election. And, yes, we believe in all likelihood it will be a minority."
Before taking questions, Harper paused briefly to praise Canada as the "best country in the world," and said serving as prime minister has been an honour.
more ...
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/09/07/election-call.html
Federal election day after Thanksgiving is 3rd in just over 4 years
Last Updated: Sunday, September 7, 2008 | 2:57 PM ET Comments521Recommend186
CBC News
Canadians will head to the polls in a general election on Oct. 14, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Sunday in Ottawa after meeting with the Governor General.Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, in calling for an Oct. 14 federal election, says Canadians will 'choose the way forward.'Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, in calling for an Oct. 14 federal election, says Canadians will 'choose the way forward.' (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Harper made the announcement outside Rideau Hall after his conversation with Michaelle Jean.
"Her Excellency, the Governor General, has seen fit to dissolve Parliament," he said.
The vote will take place one day after the Thanksgiving holiday.Liberal Leader Stephane Dion says the Oct. 14 election may be the most 'crucial' campaign in election history.Liberal Leader Stephane Dion says the Oct. 14 election may be the most 'crucial' campaign in election history. (CBC)
"Between now and Oct. 14, Canadians will choose a government to look out for their interests at a time of global economic trouble," Harper said.
When asked about what the outcome might be, the Conservative leader said, "We believe it is going to be a tough election. We believe it will be a tight election. And, yes, we believe in all likelihood it will be a minority."
Before taking questions, Harper paused briefly to praise Canada as the "best country in the world," and said serving as prime minister has been an honour.
more ...
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/story/2008/09/07/election-call.html
It may be an honour for him, but not for us. I can't remember a time when I was more ashamed of the Prime Minister of my country (well, there was that crook Mulroney, too).
I'd love to see Harper go down in flames. As always, I will be encouraging/begging/pleading with my family and friends to vote Liberal.
QUOTE (mcc1 @ Sep 7 2008, 03:14 PM) 
Please join me in despising the Conservative Party of Canada with a white-hot intensity:
It may be an honour for him, but not for us. I can't remember a time when I was more ashamed of the Prime Minister of my country (well, there was that crook Mulroney, too).
I'd love to see Harper go down in flames. As always, I will be encouraging/begging/pleading with my family and friends to vote Liberal.
It may be an honour for him, but not for us. I can't remember a time when I was more ashamed of the Prime Minister of my country (well, there was that crook Mulroney, too).
I'd love to see Harper go down in flames. As always, I will be encouraging/begging/pleading with my family and friends to vote Liberal.
You go girl!
You folks do things differently in your elections. I wish the Democrats here could have done that back a few months ago.
Vote NDP! Or, at least I would, if I were Canadian.
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