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Medicine Hat News

Location

Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada

Date

Jun 29, 2004

Page

3

Martin's Westward Challenge and Liberal Struggles

Western alienation remains a key test as Paul Martin leads a minority Liberal government. Despite meetings with ranchers and premiers, the West failed to deliver a breakthrough with Alberta and Saskatchewan showing mixed reactions. Analysts warn the region's grievances vary by province, complicating any fix.

Edmonton Paul Martin Martin Alberta British Columbia Regina NDP Saskatchewan Faron Ellis Lethbridge Community College Prairies Ralph Klein Stephen Harper Ellis Allen Mills University of Winnipeg Department of Politics Senate Canadian Wheat Board West Mills Ralph Goodale Manitoba Treasury Board Reg Alcock Winnipeg Reg Pagtakhan Judy Wasylycia- Leis Winnipeg North Glen Murray Anne McLellan David Kilgour

Pollsters misread voters in Canada Liberal surge shocks polls

Ottawa electorate defied predictions as the Liberals surpass poll projections on election night. Pollsters questioned undecided capture and soft ballots while voters appeared volatile. Analysts like Ned Franks questioned the accuracy of pre election surveys and the impact of strategic voting on results.

Ottawa Canada Ned Franks Liberals Atlantic Ekos Donna Dasko Ontario Ipsos-Reid Greens Vancouver Darryl Bricker Ipsas- Reid CBC Bricker Franks CBC News Malloy Paul Martin Jack Layton

Market wary as Liberal NDP minority could loosen fiscal policy

Toronto observers warn a Liberal minority needing NDP support may loosen fiscal policy and lift spending beyond PM Paul Martin's plan. Economists note possible market relief if the arrangement stabilizes Ottawa, though higher deficits could push tighter monetary policy later. The looser stance could weaken the dollar but keep markets calm after the vote.

Toronto NDP House of Commons Liberals Paul Martin BMO Nesbitt Burns Doug Porter Ottawa Porter

Canada heads to first minority government in 25 years

In a dramatic turn, Paul Martin's Liberals win a minority with the NDP as co-pilot, while Stephen Harper's Conservatives secure 97 seats. Bloc Quebecois influence grows as Layton's NDP rises to 20 seats, signaling a split Parliament and potential PR moves from provinces.

Bloc Quebecois NDP Perrin Beatty Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Bank of Montreal Tim O'Neill Canada O'Neill Ottawa Paul Martin Martin Stephen Harper New Democrats Quebec Ned Franks Queen's University Kingston, Ont Pcs Canadian Alliance Harper House of Commons Jack Layton Layton Ndp-Lite Victory Toronto

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