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It's That Time Again
KetBra
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It's time for another
Canadian Election!
So, all Opposition parties have declared their lack of faith in the current government, and it looks like there will be a non-confidence vote called by the Liberals on Friday when they have control of the schedule of the House of Commons.
So, who are the players in this election?
First, the head of government, the guy that has to actually call the election:
Governor General David Johnston
He's the guy that's technically in charge of anything but is really just a figurehead. I guess he also likes dressing up.
Then there's our current Prime Minister, and Leader of the Conservative Party:
Stephen Harper
He's the guy currently fighting for his job. I guess he also likes leather.
Then there's the current Leader of the Official Opposition, as well as Leader of the Liberal Party:
Michael Ignatieff
He wants Stephen Harper's job. I guess he also likes cheese.
Next up is the leader of the New Democratic Part:
Jack Layton
The man with the magical moustache. I guess he also likes Star Trek.
Moving onto Quebec, we have the Leader of the Bloc Quebecois:
Gilles Duceppe
He likes Quebec! He's a big scary separatist! I guess he also likes fish.
Finally, we have the Leader of the Green Party:
Elizabeth May
She just wants to get elected! I guess she also likes...uh...looking scary.
As for issues, we have: the purchase of F-35's
the regular old economy stuff
as well as a whole swack of ethical issues!
So, Canadian SE++ers, what are your thoughts on the election? Which parties do you like? Which do you hate?
Are you curious about how we elect our House of Commons?
Here it is!
Do you like yelling? This guy does!
Canadian Election!
So, all Opposition parties have declared their lack of faith in the current government, and it looks like there will be a non-confidence vote called by the Liberals on Friday when they have control of the schedule of the House of Commons.
So, who are the players in this election?
First, the head of government, the guy that has to actually call the election:
Governor General David Johnston
Then there's our current Prime Minister, and Leader of the Conservative Party:
Stephen Harper
Then there's the current Leader of the Official Opposition, as well as Leader of the Liberal Party:
Michael Ignatieff
Next up is the leader of the New Democratic Part:
Jack Layton
Moving onto Quebec, we have the Leader of the Bloc Quebecois:
Gilles Duceppe
Finally, we have the Leader of the Green Party:
Elizabeth May
As for issues, we have: the purchase of F-35's
the regular old economy stuff
as well as a whole swack of ethical issues!
So, Canadian SE++ers, what are your thoughts on the election? Which parties do you like? Which do you hate?
Are you curious about how we elect our House of Commons?
Here it is!
Do you like yelling? This guy does!
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What spring does with the cherry trees.
angry guy is angry
Your new av/sig is nice!
What spring does with the cherry trees.
I was just thinking that
Clearly you are a dragon who knows his politics.
Dear satan I wish for this or maybe some of this....oh and I'm a medium or a large.
I am not too up ins with Canadian politics, I admit
You humans have so many governments, urgh, it gets tiring
That is why I intend to read this thread closely!
he doesn't look human
more like something that is making a poor attempt at it
but it's gonna be expensive!!
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Are they anything like the crazy secessionists we have down here in the states, but French?
They're actually probably more popular than secessionists in the states. We've had a couple of referenda on Quebec separating and last time, the "no" side only won by like 1%! Some separatists also kidnapped and murdered some important diplomats and ministers in the 60's, but things ain't that bad anymore.
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Complete with bad one liners.
"How far will go you, Mr Prime Minister?"
"Just watch me."
it'd probably be Bad Times all around considering the maritime provinces would be cut off from the rest of the country
and the prairies might start getting uppity
and everyone would have to design new packaging for everything
"Le grille? what the hell is that?!"
did you put it in your butt yet?
Aww, thanks you two.
But I did try peeing in your butt. It was pretty decent, would pee again.
Canadian government is basically the British government with a 5-6 year head start and some of the names changed around.
A handy translation guide (British > Canadian):
Conservative > Conservative
Labour > Liberals
Liberal Democrat > New Democrat
Scottish Nationals > Bloc Quebecois
All those other little parties with 1 or 2 seats > the Green Party's wildest dreams
But otherwise it's basically the same. Hung Parliament with the Conservatives as the largest party. We've had no formal alliance the way the Tories and Lib Dems did in the UK though, the Tories here just try to pretend like they have a majority and the other parties mostly let them get away with it because most people don't want another election.
That helps! Thanks!
Nope. Just a little xenophobic and with a persecution syndrome.
Your move, Harper.