Intention and Impact: Canadians Reflec on their Votes
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A study of Canadian public opinion determines that the percentage of Canadians who vote in federal elections declined from 75% in 1988 to 61% in 2000 and is expected to be 72% in 2004, and higher in Quebec. Older citizens considered that they were more likely to vote. and the population was split as to whether they considered that their votes would have any impact.
Publication Name: Policy Options Politiques
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0226-5893
Year: 2004
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Opportunity Knocks for the Tories -- A Question of Timing and Advantage
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The Progressive Conservative party and the Canadian Alliance merged in 2003 to form the Conservative Party of Canada. The new leader, Stephen Harper, has moved the right-wing party closer to the centre. The party is well-positioned going into the forthcoming election because of the sponsorship scandals in the governing Liberal party.
Publication Name: Policy Options Politiques
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0226-5893
Year: 2004
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From Inflated Expectations to Reality-Based Politics: A Campaign Test for Layton's NDP
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A long-time NDP strategist analyses the party's position going into the 2004 Canadian election. He feels that they will do well under Jack Layton, their new leader.l
Publication Name: Policy Options Politiques
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0226-5893
Year: 2004
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