Category Archives: 2005-2006 Canadian elections

Andrew Coyne, Canadian poltical writer, has a piece in the New York Times: …attempts to explain the significance of this election to the Americans. Included are such intricacies as the meaning of minority governments, the nature and longevity of the Liberals’ … Continue reading →

In 1957 John Diefenbaker took a minority conservative government and turned it into a majority government. Dear Mr. Harper: You are going to be our next Prime Minister. You are young, you are ambitious and you pulled off a good campaign … Continue reading →

Paul Martin will not lead the Liberals into another election. He is stepping down as Liberal party leader. He will hold his opposition leadership while he consults with his party and will keep his seat. He did it with grace. Oh … Continue reading →

Well, Captains Quarters, who gained Canadian fame for posting information from The Gomery Inquiry and who is on The Blogging Tories list. It’s loading, and not loading, which should give people an indication of his Canadian traffic. Also CSpan 2 … Continue reading →

The Atlas of Canada 2004 38th federal election map. Canadian federal election results – 2004 Canadian federal election – 2006 Wiki: Opinion polls Canadian federal election 2006 Political Group Blogs BlogsCanda: Canadian political blog index BlogsCanada E-Group The Blogging Alliance of … Continue reading →

“Elections,” says SES president Nik Nanos, “are like the Olympics for pollsters, and we can see who’s good and who might not be as good.” Surprisingly, pollsters say they don’t make money doing election polls. Kay says they do it … Continue reading →

What is the law for bloggers that are putting up political posts? Campaigning ends midnight Sunday, January 22nd. Media and candidates cannot show up at polling stations on voting day with electronics to film or broadcast. Media cannot broadcast results … Continue reading →