Federal Election 2011

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Bruce Carson Scandal Greased by Harper's Oil Sands Agenda

Taxpayer millions set up PM advisor to push petro interests from U of Calgary. A special Tyee investigation.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 27 Apr 2011

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Vote for the Engine of Social Change

Time to take a stand on future of the Internet, and make politicians do the same.

By Steve Anderson, Shea Sinnott and Glyn Lewis, 27 Apr 2011

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Ujjal Dosanjh, Bravest MP in Canada

He stood against Sikh extremism. He was beaten, threatened with murder. Now a terrorist group founder openly backs his Conservative opponent.

By Crawford Kilian, 27 Apr 2011

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A Tyee Series

Climate Change, Ghost Issue of 2011 Election

First of three stories on matters of huge significance weirdly drawing scant attention.

By Geoff Dembicki, 27 Apr 2011

opinion

Election of the Century?

Canadians could see a huge political realignment, with a Harper majority and NDP official opposition.

By Bill Tieleman, 26 Apr 2011

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The Worst of All Anti-Iggy Ads

Going negative is one thing, but where did they dig up this stuff?

By David Beers, 26 Apr 2011

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Parties Compete with Digital Policy Surprises

Tories focus on security. Grits on culture and connectivity. NDP would ban usage-based billing.

By Michael Geist, 26 Apr 2011

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'Tar Sands' vs. 'Oil Sands' Political Flap Misguided?

What to call Alberta's reserves is raising a fuss, but for wrong reason, research indicates.

By Geoff Dembicki, 25 Apr 2011

opinion

Layton's Surge and the Intentional Citizen

Most Canadians' values long have aligned with New Democrats. Is this an ah ha! moment?

By Murray Dobbin, 25 Apr 2011

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Van Island North: Voting Microcosm of BC

Meet the four candidates vying to represent a riding that, electorally, has it all.

By Crawford Kilian, 22 Apr 2011

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Cool Election Web Stuff

Join a vote mob! Break up with Harper! Pore over Parliamentary law! See Layton with hair! And much more.

By David Beers, 22 Apr 2011

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When Harper Says 'Simply Not True'... Is It?

Four times Harper flatly stated his debate opponents were just plain wrong. A reader asked us to check it out, so we did.

By Katie Hyslop, 21 Apr 2011

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It Seems Harper's Bubble Is Twitterproof

He's still well ahead, immune to the constant deluge of terrible things tweeted about him.

By Steve Burgess, 21 Apr 2011

opinion

Biggest Silent Election Issue: Oil's Erosion of Canada

Petro wealth is fouling our country's character, as it did many others'.

By Andrew Nikiforuk, 21 Apr 2011

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If You Were to Vote Against Poverty

Which party deserves your nod? The NDP and Liberals have made explicit promises. Conservatives have not.

By Katie Hyslop, 20 Apr 2011

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Why Don't Tories Like RIM's PlayBook?

Conservatives' copyright plans create hidden cost for Research in Motion's new tablet.

By Michael Geist, 20 Apr 2011

opinion

'Stephen Harper vs. Canada': 2004 Case Could Spell Canada's Future

Change flow of money to parties and you control Parliament. Harper's plan for locking in a permanent Conservative advantage.

By Mitchell Anderson, 19 Apr 2011

opinion

BC Must Not Hand Harper His Majority

Minority governments are good things. Unchecked Conservatives? Not good at all.

By Rafe Mair, 18 Apr 2011

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Artists Wage 2.0 Attacks on Harper

ShitHarperDid.com is zooming, and catchy tune 'Steve, It's Time to Leave' is catching on.

By Shannon Rupp, 14 Apr 2011

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The Tyee Guide to Strategic Voting 2011

A guide to the guides, in fact. Places to find info on how to make your vote carry the most weight.

By Crawford Kilian, 14 Apr 2011