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Monday, November 28

Boudria on Conservative prospects in a riding that's been Liberal since before I was born

by DavidAkin on Mon 28 Nov 2005 05:29 PM EST

The Hon. Don Boudria The riding of Glengarry-Prescott-Russell -- Ontario's most easternmost riding stretching from Ottawa's east end along the Ottawa River to the St. Lawrence [ profile | 2004 Results ]-- has voted in a Liberal MP since 1962. The current MP, Don Boudria (left), is retiring. Boudria was first elected in 1984.... more »

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Here's how it looks on the order paper

by DavidAkin on Mon 28 Nov 2005 04:49 PM EST

The Liberal government is certain to fall tonight. Here’s what’s on the House of Commons Order Paper:

Opposition Motion — Deferred recorded division
November 24, 2005 — Deferred recorded division on the motion of Mr. Harper (Calgary Southwest), seconded by Mr. Layton (Toronto—Danforth), — That this House has lost ... more »

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