Tag: Federal Election 2008

By Sarelle Azuelos

Another federal election is over and not much has changed for Canadians. The Conservative party won another minority government with 142 seats Tuesday night. The Liberals lost 20 seats overall while the Conservatives gained 16 and the New Democrats five. Harper’s call for support pulled through after he announced that he expected a minority government,… Continue reading Election proceeds as expected, not much changes for students

By Chris Wanamaker

While the economy is making huge headlines in the upcoming election, the effects on poverty are almost ignored. Calgary-West candidates agreed it was a serious issue, but offered a variety of solutions. Green Party candidate Randy Weeks calls the Conservatives’ budget for social programs “scrooge-like” and accused the government of economic mismanagement. “We forced a… Continue reading Helping those in need

By Rhiannon Kirkland

In light of the recent listeriosis outbreak that led Maple Leaf Foods to voluntarily recall items produced at their Barton Road facility, food safety has come to the forefront this election. Canadians have had their confidence in the food supply shaken and want to know if their food is safe. Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Conservative… Continue reading Self-regulation insufficient

By Jordyn Marcellus

Students at the University of Calgary have scored a victory when it comes to having a federal polling station on campus. The poll in the dining centre located near the residence buildings, will be open for regular electoral hours Oct. 14. Unfortunately, it’s only for residence students. Students who live in the Calgary-West riding will… Continue reading Polling on campus a bittersweet victory

By Caeli Hann

It is a common stereotype that when young people hear the word “government” their eardrums automatically turn the conversation to mute while their eyelids slowly grow heavy. Apathy is a common symptom shared by many young Canadians today and is becoming widespread. In the 2004 Canadian General Election, only 61 per cent of eligible voters… Continue reading Student apathy on the rise

By Ryan Pike

Calgary-Nose-Hill Four candidates will compete for a Parliamentary seat in Calgary-Nose-Hill, the riding tied for the fewest contenders in the city. Long-time Conservative Member of Parliament and current Small Business and Tourism Secretary of State Diane Ablonsky returns to vie for a sixth term. Ablonsky garnered 68 per cent of the vote back in 2006.… Continue reading Calgary’s ridings in brief

By Ryan Pike

Canadian federal politics are boring. You know it. We know it. But you have to find out who won, right? Well, the people that brought you the Sarah Palin-to-English Translator, Russian Federal “Election” Bingo and Where in the World is Walter Mondale? are back with a way to make enduring TV coverage of the federal… Continue reading The 40th Federal Election Drinking Game

By Nicole Dionne

Often in Canadian politics, culture and arts takes a back seat to other issues. However, recent cuts to funding have caused a great deal of indignation in the Canadian arts community and has pushed the question of fiscal support of culture to the front of the debate this election. Prime Minister Stephen Harper has minimized… Continue reading Pack up the paints

By Ryan Pike

With the federal election less than a week away, candidates in the University of Calgary’s riding of Calgary-West acknowledged the importance of post-secondary education. All five candidates challenging incumbent Conservative MP Rob Anders note the key factors in making post-secondary education affordable are providing access to as many as possible while keeping costs down, although… Continue reading More money needed for post-secondary students

By Daniel Pagan

While the Canadian mission in Afghanistan might be on the backburner with the focus on the economy, Calgary-West candidates are busy debating the best plan of action. Last month Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Canada would withdraw the majority of its troops from Kandahar province in Afghanistan by 2011. Currently, over 2,500 Canadian Forces personnel… Continue reading Military spending versus reconstruction