rabbleTV discussion about the 2011 election and where we go from here...
Canadian election
After the election: Time for democratic action
Canada has fallen into the hands of Harper majority government. It is hard to imagine a worse outcome for the 2011 election, but we must act from now for the future.
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After the election: Time for democratic action
Canada has fallen into the hands of Harper majority government. It is hard to imagine a worse outcome for the 2011 election, over-shadowing the magnificent victory of the NDP in Quebec where 59 New Democrats were elected (out of a total of 75).
At 11 p.m. EST the Conservatives had won 166 seats, the NDP 103, the Liberals 34, the Bloc four, and the Greens had elected leader Elizabeth May. Some races still awaited a final tally.
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