Canada's 40th General Election

Canadians elected a second Tory minority government headed by Stephen Harper on October 14, 2008. Elizabeth May and the Green Party were the big losers of the night, completely shut out of the new government. Tag your articles "Canada Election" to have them appear here.

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Occupy Movement - it's not the issues; it's democracy Stupid

You, me…WE ARE THE 99%; like it or not you are more like us and will never be one of them (or as likely to be struck by lightning).  This is not a revolution to change things; it is a revolution to change the process. I have just returned from the Occupy Howe Street...

CBC | Canada Votes 2008 News

  • Harper 'very pleased' with stronger minority

    Having secured a stronger minority government in Tuesday's general election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday he was pleased...

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  • Bloc leader expects more compromise from PM

    Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe says Tuesday night's election results mean Stephen Harper will have to compromise more with the...

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  • Voter turnout drops to record low

    An estimated 59.1 per cent of Canadians cast votes in Tuesday's general election - a figure that appears to be a record low in the...

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