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The Harper legacy: Canadians praise cuts to GST, balanced budgets, condemn environmental record
Canadians split over whether outgoing PM solved or worsened country’s biggest problems. October 30, 2015 – As outgoing Prime Minister Stephen Harper quietly prepares for his departure as Canada’s head of government, Canadian views of his accomplishments, failures and ultimate
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Analysis: Trudeau momentum spurs party to “sunny ways” majority as ever-soft NDP voters stampede to Liberals
Among “head versus heart” voters, Liberals won over hearts, spurred by desire for change October 20, 2015 – On the way to a majority government mandate, the Liberal Party of Canada led by Prime Minister-elect Justin Trudeau continued to build on
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Election 2015: Liberals edge Conservatives as volatile electorate mulls final choice before last campaign weekend
Momentum and softness of NDP vote give Liberals more room to grow late in writ period, CPC appears stalled October 16, 2015 – Election 2015 enters its final weekend with the Liberal Party of Canada (LPC) holding a four point
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Federal Politics: the ‘Mulcair Moment’ gains momentum as NDP leader virtually ties Harper on who would make best PM
Latest voting intention numbers put NDP in first place as party to form government while Liberals plunge. June 16, 2015 – With 124 days to go until an expected federal election, the New Democratic Party of Canada (NDP)’s Thomas
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Federal Politics: Harper’s Conservatives end 2014 with slight lead over Trudeau Liberals; NDP running third
PM’s momentum increases slightly over the year, but most Canadians still say it’s “time for a change” December 29, 2014 – The Canadian political landscape heading into election year 2015 suggests the slightest advantage for the governing Conservatives over the
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