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
Tag: Federal Election 2008
Self-regulation insufficient
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
Polling on campus a bittersweet victory
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
Student apathy on the rise
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
Dion unveils platform to Calgarians
By Ryan Pike
Campaigning for the federal election kicked into high gear Monday as federal Liberal leader Stephane Dion stopped in Calgary to speak. Hours after Dion’s party unveiled their full platform, entitled “Richer, Fairer, Greener: An Action Plan for the 21st Century,” Dion introduced the Liberal candidates in southern Alberta and took aim at his rivals during… Continue reading Dion unveils platform to Calgarians