Category Archives: New Democratic Party

Conservatives Win Majority in Canada

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Tyson Chaney

Barely a month after losing a confidence vote in the House of Commons, the CBC projects Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative Party to win an outright majority of seats following Monday’s election.  Shortly after midnight eastern, the Conservatives were projected to … Continue reading →

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No-Confidence Vote Ends Harper Government

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Tyson Chaney

Canada will have a national election May 1 after Parliament passed a no-confidence vote, 156-145, Friday.  The vote ended the Conservative Party’s government led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.  The Conservatives have held the plurality in Parliament since 2006 and … Continue reading →

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