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Campaign Politics

Vote 2008 – Ahuntsic, Québec

CPAC’s Martin Stringer visits the riding of Ahuntsic, on the island of Montreal in Quebec, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. Ahuntsic is a swing riding with a large ethnic population that will play a significant role in the vote. Bloc Québécois incumbent Maria Mourani took this seat last election from Liberal Eleni Bakopanos. Both names are back on the ballot, along with Conservative Jean Précourt and New Democrat Alexandra Bélec. Martin also speaks with Vincent Marissal (journalist, La Presse) and Fo Niemi (Center for Research-Action on Race Relations).
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Vote 2008 – Vancouver Centre

CPAC’s Ed Watson visits the riding of Vancouver Centre, British Columbia, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. Liberal incumbent Hedy Fry is facing a stiff challenge from not one, but three strong candidates. Hedy Fry has held Vancouver Centre since 1993 when she defeated former prime minister Kim Campbell. The New Democratic Party has recruited author, academic and human rights lawyer Michael Byers to run here. BC Liberal MP Lorne Mayencourt, a well-known community activist, is running for the Conservatives. Adriane Carr, a long-time environmentalist and former leader of the BC Green Party, is the Green Party’s candidate. Ed also speaks with Charlie Smith (editor, the Georgia Straight). (October 11, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – West Nova

CPAC’s Bill Kendrick visits the riding of West Nova, Nova Scotia, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. In 2006, Liberal Robert Thibault beat Conservative Greg Kerr by only 1.1% of the vote. The same two candidates are back at it in 2008. The results could be somewhat different this time as the New Democrats have run a strong campaign with George Barron, a paramedic based in Digby, N.S. Ronald Mills, an Air Force veteran and Sunday school teacher, is running for the Green Party. Cindy Nesbitt, an independent candidate, is hoping to capitalize on the popularity of another Nova Scotia independent Bill Casey. Bill also speaks with Gary Nickerson (news director, CJLS, Yarmouth, N.S.). (October 11, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Ajax–Pickering, Ontario

CPAC’s Kim Brunhuber visits the riding of Ajax–Pickering, Ontario, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. Liberal incumbent Mark Holland will face a ballot full of candidates trying to take his seat. Former councillor and current Conservative candidate Rick Johnson is hoping that his reputation with the community will help his cause. The other candidates are Stephanie Wilson (Libertarian Party), Bala Thavarajasoorier (New Democratic Party), and Mike Harilaid (Green Party).
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Vote 2008 – Drummond, Quebec

CPAC’s Martin Stringer visits the riding of Drummond, Quebec, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. There is no incumbent here. Bloc Québécois MP Pauline Picard decided not to run for a sixth term. Can Bloc Québécois candidate Roger Pomerleau hold onto the seat for his party? The other candidates are André Komlosy (Conservative), Jean Courchesne (Liberal), Annick Corriveau (New Democratic Party), and Réginald Gagnon (Green Party). All of them boast strong ties to this riding in the heart of Quebec. Martin also speaks with Jean-Pierre Boisvert (reporter, La Tribune).
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Vote 2008 – Trois-Rivières

CPAC’s Danielle Young visits the riding of Trois-Rivières, Quebec, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. Before Conservative numbers began to fall in Quebec, it was widely speculated that the riding of Trois-Rivières would have been one of the many Quebec ridings to turn blue. The incumbent is Bloc Québécois candidate Paule Brunelle, who was first elected in 2004 with a 12,000 vote plurality and saw that margin drop by almost half in 2006. The Conservatives recruited former business executive Claude Durand, a star candidate, to win the seat, but the national campaign has hurt her chances. Geneviève Boivin, a social worker, is the New Democratic Party candidate. Marcos Simard, a student and reservist in the Canadian military, is running for the Liberals. Danielle also speaks with Jean-Marc Beaudoin, Jean Beaulieu (painter and glass-maker), Luc Angers (vice-president, Confédération des syndicats nationaux, Cœur-du-Québec), and Yves Marchand (director general, Société de développement économique de Trois-Rivières). (October 7, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Surrey North

CPAC’s Ed Watson visits the riding of Surrey North, British Columbia, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. The New Democratic Party won this working class, socially conservative riding in 2006 with former provincial cabinet minister Penny Priddy. The Conservatives have recruited Dona Cadman (the spouse of former Reform MP Chuck Cadman) to bring the riding into the Conservative fold. The Conservatives believe that Ms. Cadman may be able to tap into the strong allegiance her husband developed with voters. The other candidates are Racid Arab (NDP), Marc Muhammad (Liberal), Dan Kashagama (Green Party), and Alex Joehl (Libertarian Party). (October 7, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Sherbrooke

CPAC'S Danielle Young visits the riding of Sherbrooke, Quebec, to look into the key stakes and to meet the candidates competing to become the region's member of Parliament in the federal election on October 14, 2008. When the progressive-conservative MP André Bachand announced his candidacy in the Quebec riding of Sherbrooke at the start of the electoral campaign, many saw him as the favourite. However, conservatives keep falling in Quebec polls, and Bachand must now fight for his political survival. Bloc MP Serge Cardin, who has held the seat for the last ten years, must challenge the very popular André Bachand, Liberal candidate Natalie Goguen, and NDP candidate Yves Mondoux. We also meet with the New Rhino party candidate Sébastien Corriveau. Danielle also interviews Isabelle Lacroix (political science professor, University of Sherbrooke) and Thomas Mulcair (incumbent NDP candidate in Outremont, Quebec). (October 6, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River

CPAC’s Jonathan Craven visits the riding of Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, Saskatchewan, to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. Running for the Liberals is David Orchard, an organic farmer who ran twice for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party. Mr. Orchard planned on running in the March 2008 by-election here but controversy followed when Joan Beatty, a high profile MLA, was parachuted into the riding by Liberal Party leader Stéphane Dion. Ms. Beatty lost to former RCMP sergeant Rob Clarke, who has represented the riding for the Conservatives since the March by-election. Brian Morin, deputy mayor and deputy fire chief of Buffalo Narrows is the New Democratic Party candidate and he also ran in the by-election. New to the race is the Green Party candidate George Morin. Another newcomer is Rob Ballantyne, running for the First People’s National Party of Canada. Jonathan also speaks with Rod Nickel (reporter, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix). (October 6, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Quebec City

CPAC’s Martin Stringer visits the riding of Quebec City, Que., to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. Bloc Québécois incumbent Christiane Gagnon is fighting to hold onto this seat in the old capital. In the last federal election, the Conservatives won most ridings in this city. This time around, they are flexing even more muscle, both here and across the province, in hopes of winning a majority government. The other candidates are Myriam Taschereau (Conservative), Damien Rosseau (Liberal), Catherine Roy-Goyette (New Democratic Parti), and Yonnel Bonaventure (Green Party). (October 4, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo

CPAC’s Ed Watson visits the riding of Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo, B.C., to examine key election issues and to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. The candidates are Cathy McLeod (Conservative), Michael Crawford (New Democratic Party), Ken Sommerfeld (Liberal), Donovan Cavers (Green Party), and Kesten Broughton (Work Less Party). There is no incumbent, and the second and third runner-ups in the 2006 federal election are now vying for first place. It was New Democratic Party territory for many years before turning Tory blue in the last three elections. Will a new name under the Conservative banner hold onto the seat? Ed also speaks with Derek Cook (professor, political studies, Thompson Rivers University). (October 4, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Skeena–Bulkley Valley

CPAC’s Ed Watson reports on the race in one of this country’s largest ridings, Skeena–Bulkley Valley. Nearly the size of France, Skeena has a large forestry and manufacturing base that has been hit hard in recent years and as a result unemployment rates are among the highest in British Columbia. Since 2004 , Nathan Cullen has represented the riding for the NDP, and this time faces a stiff challenge from the former mayor of Houston, Sharon Smith, running for the Conservatives. The Liberal, Corrina Morhart, is new to politics and making this her first run at public office. The Greens are putting forward Hondo Arendt and Rod Taylor is the Christian Heritage candidate. (September 29, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – St. Catharines

CPAC’s Kim Brunhuber visits the riding of St. Catharines, Ont., to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. The previous election was won by a mere 244 votes. Conservative candidate and incumbent Rick Dykstra is looking not only to hold on to his seat, but also increase the vote differential. Walt Lastewka, the Liberal candidate and former MP for the riding, hopes to regain the seat that he narrowly lost in the previous election. Jim Fannon of the Green party is taking part in his third federal election, while New Democratic Party candidate George Addison and Communist Party candidate Sam Hammond throw their hats in the race for the first time. Kim also speaks with Grant Laflesh (reporter, St. Catharines Standard). (September 29, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Newmarket–Aurora

CPAC’s Martin Stringer visits the riding of Newmarket–Aurora, Ontario, to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. The candidates are Lois Brown (Conservative), Mike Seaward (New Democratic Party), Tim Jones (Liberal), Glen Hubbers (Green Party), and Dorian Baxter (Progressive Canadian). Belinda Stronach won the Newmarket–Aurora riding in 2004 for the Conservatives. She later crossed the floor of the House of Commons and in 2006 won the seat for the Liberals. Ms. Stronach decided not to run again in 2008. So just where will votes go in this riding just north of Toronto that can clearly swing both ways? Will Conservative Lois Brown, who came in second last election, beat Liberal Tim Jones, a former Aurora mayor? Martin speaks to these candidates and more about the issues. Martin also speaks with Patrick Mangion (reporter, The Era-Banner). (September 29, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Louis-Hébert, Quebec

CPAC’s Danielle Young visits the riding of Louis-Hébert, Quebec, to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. The Louis-Hébert riding is the gateway to Quebec City. In the last election, the blue wave swept through the province. Luc Harvey, Conservative incumbent, won against the Bloc Québécois candidate by a mere 231 votes. The 2008 candidates are: Pascal-Pierre Paillé (Bloc Québécois), nephew of Daniel Paillé (former Bloc cabinet minister); Jean Beaupré (Liberal), a very politically committed lawyer in Quebec City who is campaigning with the sister of Liberal Party leader Stéphane Dion; Denis Blanchette (New Democratic Party); and Stefen Jetchick (Christian Heritage Party of Canada), Quebec’s sole candidate from this ultraconservative party. Danielle also speaks with Rhéal Séguin (reporter, Globe and Mail).
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Vote 2008 – Saint Boniface

CPAC’s Jonathan Craven visits the riding of Saint Bonfiace, Manitoba, to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. In September 2008, the Hill Times wrote that Saint Boniface is one of the fifty-seven ridings that can change the election outcome. The riding of Saint Boniface has long been considered a Liberal stronghold. Since 1925 the Liberals have won twenty-three elections out of the twenty-six held. Raymond Simard is the Liberal incumbent, who was elected to the House of Commons in a 2002 by-election. The Conservative candidate is police officer Shelley Glover. Glover has served on the police force for eighteen years and this is her first time running. The NDP candidate is Matt Schaubroeck and he is one of the youngest people running in this federal election. Marc Payette is the Green Party candidate and this is his second federal campaign in this riding. The Hill Times recently wrote that Saint Boniface is one of the fifty-seven ridings that can change the election outcome. (September 26, 2008)
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Vote 2008 – Saanich–Gulf Islands, British Columbia

CPAC's Ed Watson reports on the British Columbia riding of Saanich–Gulf Islands, held by Gary Lunn since 1997. The riding, which includes Salt Spring Island, has been targeted by the Greens for a number of years and this time around a prominent Green, Briony Penn, is contesting this seat, but as a Liberal. Andrew Lewis is the Green Party candidate and Julian West is representing the NDP. Jeremy Arney is the candidate for the Canadian Action Party.
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Vote 2008 – Fort McMurray–Athabasca, Alberta

Located in the heart of the oil sands, Fort McMurray–Athabasca is one of the most prosperous regions in the country. Jobs are plentiful, wages are well above the national average and the town is in full economic boom. But economic prosperity brings with it problems of its own: an infrastructure overburdened by a growing population; lack of affordable housing; and significant environmental concerns given the nature of the tar sands. CPAC's Bill McLaughlin reports on the race in a riding where national issues are overshadowed by more weighty local ones. Brian Jean is the Conservative incumbent; John Webb, the Liberal candidate; Mark Voyageur, the NDP candidate; and John Malcolm, the upstart First Peoples National Party candidate.
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Vote 2008 – Vancouver Island North, British Columbia

CPAC’s Ed Watson visits the riding of Vancouver Island North, British Columbia, to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal elections. For the last two elections, no race has been closer than that of Vancouver Island North. Currently held by the New Democratic Party’s Catherine Bell, the Conservatives under John Duncan think they can take this riding back. Mr. Duncan first won the seat in 1997 and held on to it until he lost to Ms. Bell in 2006 by only 630 votes. The other candidates are Geoff Fleischer (Liberal) and Philip Stone (Green Party). Jonathan also speaks with Chris Aikman (Green Party riding executive, Vancouver Island North).
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Vote 2008 – Elmwood–Transcona, Manitoba

CPAC’s Jonathan Craven visits the riding of Elmwood–Transcona, in the northeast end of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to meet candidates vying to become MP for the region in the October 14, 2008, federal election. The riding of Elmwood–Transcona, in the northeast end of Winnipeg, has been held by the New Democratic Party (NDP) since 1979, making this one of the safest NDP ridings in the country. After winning nine consecutive elections, Bill Blakie is retiring. NDP candidate Jim Maloway has held this seat provincially for the NDP for more than twenty years and is trying his hardest to make sure the riding remains NDP. The Conservatives are hoping to take this riding away from the NDP with political newcomer Thomas Steen, a former NHL hockey player who played for the now defunct Winnipeg Jets. The Liberals have chosen entrepreneur Wes Penner to represent them in this riding and this is his fourth federal election running as a candidate. Educator and environmentalist Chris Hrynkow is the Green Party of Canada candidate. (September 25, 2008)