Canadians urged to use ballot box in unity plea
A reader from Dauphin praises Gary Fillman and Gary Doer for positive provincial impact and condemns Jack Layton and Stephane Dion for a coalition seen as power grabbing. The letter warns political division could endanger Canada’s economy and unity, urging voters to decide at the ballot box.
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Dauphin
Gary Fillman
Gary Doer
Doer
Jack Layton
Dion
Stephen Harper
Canada
Stooges
Bloc
Liberal Ignatieff Crowned Leader Amid Coalition Fallout
A reader critique portrays Michael Ignatieff as appointed Liberal leader while Layton and Duceppe are portrayed behind a gate, arguing the coalition collapse harms Canada. The piece predicts a potential January budget vote and possible election, noting voter outrage and Quebec anger over party leaders’ power bid.
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Micheal Ignatieff
Jack Layton
Gilles Duceppe
Liberals
Jack
Gilles
Canada
Women voters urged to engage in politics and voting
A letter to the editor praises women’s rising participation in political discussion and voting. It argues women, as half of eligible voters, should influence policy, stressing impact on jobs, pensions, and government funding. It urges women to convince hesitant male relatives to vote and get involved.
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Nellie
Harper
A small political earthquake rocks Canada under Harper
Gwynne Dyer calls Harper's maneuvers a tiny quake with big political tremors. He notes the coalition of Liberals, New Democrats, and Bloc Quebecois formed to oust the Conservatives, Harper's prorogation, and the looming confidence vote. Despite temperate economy, the upheaval heightens national unease.
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Canada
Stephen Harper
Harper
Obama Democrats
United States
Liberals
New Democrats
Bloc Quebecois
Quebec
Canadian Federation
Gilles Duceppe
Michaelle Jean
Justin Trudeau
Democratic Party
Bloc
Quebecois
Bank of Montreal
Obama
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