Liberals win "fragile" minority government in Canada

Link2000 · 06-29-2004, 09:54 AM

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/06/29...lxn_tues040629

Quick info:

The Liberals are the centre of Canadian politics, which is the left fringes of the Democrats. Conservatives are usually considered to be around Kerry Democrats, and are considered to be pretty far right up here. The NDP is FAR left of the Democrats, and is a socialist party. The Bloc Quebecois is a Quebec-separtist party, and they tied for their best outing ever.

The one independant is a Conservative that lost his nomination, and wanted to run anyway. It is suspected he will either join the Conservatives, or vote with them on almost everything.

Should the Liberals lose a major vote, they will be forced to call another election.

Nick · 06-29-2004, 02:33 PM

From what I've read, its mostly from the strong showing of the Bloc Quebecois, as the separatist movement is gaining more ground in Quebec.

Super Shy Guy · 06-29-2004, 02:44 PM

they should decide elections with a log running contest.

Ditto McCloaker · 06-29-2004, 10:23 PM

[quote] Quick info:

The Liberals are the centre of Canadian politics, which is the left fringes of the Democrats.

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Conservatives are usually considered to be around Kerry Democrats, and are considered to be pretty far right up here.

X ( How depressing... that's just dreadful...

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The NDP is FAR left of the Democrats, and is a socialist party. The Bloc Quebecois is a Quebec-separtist party, and they tied for their best outing ever.

My God, isn't there something you Canadians can do about these people?

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Should the Liberals lose a major vote, they will be forced to call another election.

Yeah, I know what you mean. Around here, they just call for recounts.

spicy · 06-29-2004, 10:27 PM

WHOOO! Go Canada! God bless your Mike Myers and....other notable Canadian stars.

Ditto McCloaker · 06-29-2004, 10:50 PM

Like... Howie Mandel? :devil:

spicy · 06-29-2004, 10:52 PM

I said STARS, not ****ty comedians who best gag was blowing a surgical glove up with their head

Link2000 · 06-29-2004, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by Lurch1982:
From what I've read, its mostly from the strong showing of the Bloc Quebecois, as the separatist movement is gaining more ground in Quebec.

Yes, without the Bloc showing the Liberals would have won a majority, or very close to it. However, not all people who vote Bloc are separtists. Both the Conservatives and NDP have virtually no base in Quebec. Quebecers are generally pissed because of the sponsership scandal, which centered around a program that was meant to portray a pro-federalist message in Quebec. They seemed to have felt a personal attack on themseleves, regardless of what their stance is. The provincial Liberal government has also been low in popularity, and many people are just pissed at the Liberals. Since there is no other alternative, they voted Bloc.

UserGoogol · 06-29-2004, 11:03 PM

America is, as a rule, one of the most conservative countries in all of "Western" civilization. Part of this might be the Cold War. Because of our strict contrast with the Soviet Union, we were less willing to implement Welfare State-type programs, because the government helping the people was clearly Commie propaganda.

Link2000 · 06-29-2004, 11:18 PM

Something else I forgot to mention: The Bloc are Social Democrats as well.

***CaptHayfever*** · 06-30-2004, 12:42 AM

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Originally posted by Alternate Universe Estrotica:
I said STARS, not ****ty comedians who best gag was blowing a surgical glove up with their head

Hey, now, let's not forget Bobby's World!

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

El Barto · 06-30-2004, 02:34 AM

Dana Carvey, Jim Carrie, John Candy, Eugene Levy, and I've heard Robin Williams, but I'm not too sure about that one.

More to the point, though, I'm pretty pleased. I don't like the 'new' Conservatives at all- much of their proposals are pretty unconstitutional- and while I think the Liberals have been in power too long, I hope that their current precarious situation in government might jolt them out of complacency.

Phenom · 07-02-2004, 02:53 PM

An important note about the minority government is that the NDP won enough seats to form a coalition majority with the Liberal party. Actually, they're one shy of half the seats of parliament, but they can appoint one of the conservatives as speaker of the house and thus he cannot vote, creating a virtual majority.

Erdawn Il Deus · 07-06-2004, 10:39 AM

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Originally posted by CaptHayfever:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Alternate Universe Estrotica:
I said STARS, not ****ty comedians who best gag was blowing a surgical glove up with their head

Hey, now, let's not forget Bobby's World!

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!" </font>[/quote]And that show was so great. [img]smile.gif[/img]

06-29-2004, 09:54 AM	#1
Link2000 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Posts: 8,052 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Points: 17,432.15 Bank: 804.22 Total Points: 18,236.37 Donate	http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/06/29...lxn_tues040629 Quick info: The Liberals are the centre of Canadian politics, which is the left fringes of the Democrats. Conservatives are usually considered to be around Kerry Democrats, and are considered to be pretty far right up here. The NDP is FAR left of the Democrats, and is a socialist party. The Bloc Quebecois is a Quebec-separtist party, and they tied for their best outing ever. The one independant is a Conservative that lost his nomination, and wanted to run anyway. It is suspected he will either join the Conservatives, or vote with them on almost everything. Should the Liberals lose a major vote, they will be forced to call another election.

06-29-2004, 02:33 PM	#2
Nick Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 11,318.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 11,818.00 Donate	From what I've read, its mostly from the strong showing of the Bloc Quebecois, as the separatist movement is gaining more ground in Quebec.

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Super Shy Guy Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: the seven seas Posts: 8,969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,678.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,178.00 Donate	they should decide elections with a log running contest.

06-29-2004, 10:27 PM	#5
spicy Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: You\'re in my prayers. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Posts: 1,880 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 830.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,330.00 Donate	WHOOO! Go Canada! God bless your Mike Myers and....other notable Canadian stars.

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Ditto McCloaker Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SimCity Posts: 3,246 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 974.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,474.00 Donate	Like... Howie Mandel? :devil:

06-29-2004, 10:52 PM	#7
spicy Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: You\'re in my prayers. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. Posts: 1,880 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 830.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 1,330.00 Donate	I said STARS, not ****ty comedians who best gag was blowing a surgical glove up with their head

06-29-2004, 11:03 PM	#9
UserGoogol Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Greater Boston Area Gender: Posts: 4,024 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 5,379.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 5,879.00 Donate	America is, as a rule, one of the most conservative countries in all of "Western" civilization. Part of this might be the Cold War. Because of our strict contrast with the Soviet Union, we were less willing to implement Welfare State-type programs, because the government helping the people was clearly Commie propaganda.

06-29-2004, 11:18 PM	#10
Link2000 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Ontario, Canada Gender: Posts: 8,052 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Points: 17,432.15 Bank: 804.22 Total Points: 18,236.37 Donate	Something else I forgot to mention: The Bloc are Social Democrats as well.

06-30-2004, 02:34 AM	#12
El Barto Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,710 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Points: 1,564.30 Bank: 520.20 Total Points: 2,084.50 Donate	Dana Carvey, Jim Carrie, John Candy, Eugene Levy, and I've heard Robin Williams, but I'm not too sure about that one. More to the point, though, I'm pretty pleased. I don't like the 'new' Conservatives at all- much of their proposals are pretty unconstitutional- and while I think the Liberals have been in power too long, I hope that their current precarious situation in government might jolt them out of complacency.

07-02-2004, 02:53 PM	#13
Phenom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Canada Gender: Posts: 7,898 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts Points: 5,711.01 Bank: 1,293.54 Total Points: 7,004.55 Donate	An important note about the minority government is that the NDP won enough seats to form a coalition majority with the Liberal party. Actually, they're one shy of half the seats of parliament, but they can appoint one of the conservatives as speaker of the house and thus he cannot vote, creating a virtual majority.