Federal Election 2011

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opinion

Harper's Goal: Create a New Irrational Reality

As PM re-engineers Canadian society, he never lets facts get in the way.

By Murray Dobbin, 23 May 2011

opinion

Hey Libs! It's Not About the Leader

It's about rebuilding a federal party that's lost its way, says former candidate Noormohamed.

By Taleeb Noormohamed, 18 May 2011

opinion

Life Under Harper's Majority

A dozen high profile BC voices weigh risks, opportunities in the new political landscape.

By Tyler Harbottle and Jamie Williams, 9 May 2011

opinion

Ignatieff, the Best Prime Minister Canada Will Never Have

Voters turned down a great intellectual who had key qualities for a national leader.

By Adrienne Redd, 7 May 2011

opinion

Now What for Canada's Left?

Progressives must invest more thought, energy and, yes, money in their vision for this nation.

By Murray Dobbin, 4 May 2011

news

Orange Crush Comes to Surrey

At the Bollywood Ballroom, cheers for New Dem winners Sandhu and Sims -- and the nationwide NDP surge.

By Katie Hyslop, 3 May 2011

news

Elizabeth May's Historic Night

Canada’s first Green MP celebrates with supporters in an airplane hanger full of hope.

By Andrew MacLeod, 3 May 2011

opinion

Congratulations, Preston Manning

It's your country now, with adversaries defunded, in disarray, or both.

By Mark Leiren-Young, 3 May 2011

opinion

Harper, Let Loose

Ten Tyee contributors share their ideas of what the election signifies. Please add your voice.

By  Tyee Staff and Contributors, 3 May 2011

opinion

What Will Harper Do with His Majority?

He'd be wise to moderate his party's red meat demands. But he could throw them steaks.

By Bill Tieleman, 3 May 2011

news

Harper Finally Wins Conservative Majority, NDP Makes Huge Gain

Liberal collapse and NDP gains split left-of-centre vote, allowing Harper four years.

By Bruce Cheadle, 2 May 2011

news

Tyee Election Coverage Tonight

We'll give you breaking news. On the spot reports. Tweets. You're invited to join in.

By David Beers, 2 May 2011

mediacheck

Big Media's Sway Will Be Tested at Ballot Box

Most corporate news outlets buttressed Harper's drive for a majority. But has the game changed?

By Donald Gutstein, 2 May 2011

news

A Tyee Series

Canada at War: Ghost Issue of 2011 Election

Military conflicts in Afghanistan, Libya were no-go zones for politicians, most media. Last in a series about what got ignored.

By Katie Hyslop, 2 May 2011

opinion

Thinking Through My Vote

Thanks for the advice, Vancouver Sun and Globe & Mail. Here's why I won't be taking it.

By Rafe Mair, 2 May 2011

opinion

Memo to Iggy, Jack and Liz: Get Strategic!

On behalf of the Lesser of Evils Party, may I suggest you tell your supporters to just plain vote against Stephen Harper?

By Shannon Rupp, 29 Apr 2011

news

To Push Prisons, Harper Buried Own Government's Findings

Facts on crime and jail terms didn't fit vote getting strategy, so PM ignored them. Excerpted from Lawrence Martin's 'Harperland.'

By Lawrence Martin, 29 Apr 2011

news

Greens' Elizabeth May Hoping for No Dirty Tricks

Where she's running, ethics complaints were raised about Conservative-friendly tactics last election.

By Andrew MacLeod, 29 Apr 2011

news

Harper's 'Visceral Hate' for Liberals

From day one it drove his strategy to 'break the brand' of Canada's reigning centrist party. Excerpted from Lawrence Martin's 'Harperland.'

By Lawrence Martin, 28 Apr 2011

news

A Tyee Series

Biggest Free Trade Deal Since NAFTA, Ghost Issue of 2011 Election

Canada is on verge of pact with Europe affecting farmers, local industries. It's invisible on campaign trail.

By Katie Hyslop and Colleen Kimmett, 28 Apr 2011