Four ridings across the country (in BC, Quebec, and Nova Scotia) have new MP's. In Nova Scotia, Christian Heritage Party of Canada leader Jim Hnatiuk and a team of CHP supporters from across the country ran an ambitious campaign against his rivals Scott Armstrong (Conservative), Mark Austin (NDP), and others. Hnatiuk wound up in 5th place, close behind the Green Party candidate. Click here for the results of each of the ridings....
Election 2008 has resulted in a Parliament that looks very similar to the previous one. The Conservatives have a new mandate to govern. The Liberals losses have translated into some gains for the Conservatives and NDP but otherwise there have been few changes. The Green Party failed to achieve a seat. The Christian Heritage Party seems to have maintained its meager position, in sixth place as a party but far behind the fifth place Greens in popular vote. All of that is visible and obvious. What is not visible is...
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Student Vote Canada is a non-profit organization that is trying to promote democratic action among Canadian youth. They are providing a free package of resources for schools across the country so that students can participate in their own election. The package includes ballots, posters, ballot boxes, and lesson plans. This is an excellent way to engage students in Canadian politics - learn more here. Hurry - registration closes September 26 at 5:00 pm!...
Matthew Coutts, National Post - September 15, 2008A propensity for Roman Catholics to vote for the Liberal Party, while their Protestant counterparts lean toward the Conservatives, may no longer be as evident as once believed by Canadian political scientists and those studying voting tendencies, according to a new study.The study, conducted by the Laurier Institute for the Study of Public Opinion and Policy (LISPOP), found that Catholics and Protestants from less-strict...
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