Truemors
The commercials and speeches given all last week were just a prelude, but now it's official: Canadians will be going to the polls for a national election on October 14.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced this morning that he had asked the Governor General to dissolve parliament.
Harper made the announcement outside Rideau Hall after his conversation with Michaëlle 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 Stéphane Dion says the Oct. 14 election may be the most 'crucial' campaign in election history. (CBC)
When asked about what the outcome of the vote 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."
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at 14:50 on September 7th, 2008
There is an Un Canada party? Isn't that a risky name?
(I tried; I really did! However, I am too weak and succumbed.)