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

The Hon. Don BoudriaThe 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 »

View Article  Here's how it looks on the order paper

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 »

View Article  What is this election all about?

On Canada AM this morning, Seamus O'Regan asked strategists from the three major English-language parties what this election is all about.

Steve McKinnon, National Director, Liberal Party of Canada: “I think right now we have a virtuous cycle of surplus budgets, lower taxes and investments in social programs. Change what ...   more »

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