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After earlier threats by the Opposition to dissolve Parliament only to be followed by an agreement by the two main parties to work together, an election is now imminent.

New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton indicated on September 14th that he may support Prime Minister Stephen Harper's government, delaying the election until Spring.

Despite the Conservatives targeted campaign against Stephane Dion's Liberals for this past federal election, Stephen Harper's Conservatives failed to obtain a majority.

Another federal election has been called. Vote weary Canadians are considering the meaning of today's elections and new technologies are playing a more important role.

Canadians have exercised their rights to vote since Confederation but in the 1800s, voting was a privilege. Few had opportunity to call out their choice in public

New Democratic Party (NDP) Leader Jack Layton met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. After their meeting, Layton said he saw no reason to support the government.

Candidates in the 2008 presidential campaign have already raised more than $1 billion, an all-time record, and will keep raising money up to Election Day, Nov. 4, 2008.

Reports say the ad outlook is pessimistic for everything from the New York Times and network television to magazines, online display, social sites and mobile networks.

Canadians were held in suspense for 2 1/2 years with repeated threats of a federal election. Contrary to his own promise, Prime Minister Harper wants to call one now.

Last week in an unexpected show of radical judicial activism, a slim majority on the US Supreme Court revealed that they are considering setting aside case law.

Everybody wants to help the environment. Politicians that promise to protect the environment will make promises that look good, but will they really work?

In response to a threatened confidence vote on Canada's Employment Insurance scheme, Prime Minister Harper is set to appoint a panel to propose amendments.

Elections are being held in Canada and in the U. S. this autumn. Although American politics dominate mainstream news, Canadians need to be attentive to issues at home.

At the 2007 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit John Howard and his opponent Kevin Rudd acted out contrasting paths for Australian foreign policy in the region.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper is signaling his party is ready for an election. In a speech at a recent fundraiser he predicted his party would win a seat in Montreal.

Prime Minister Harper and Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff have come to a deal on Employment Insurance (EI) Reform. Their agreement averts a summer election.

Federal Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is promising $4 billion in aid to Ontario for the implementation of the harmonized sales tax. It becomes law in July of 2010.

Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May could have a difficult decision to make in the coming months.

A Coalition of the Liberal, NDP and Bloc Quebecois parties in Canada force Harper to back down on controversial Economic Statement.

Because a minority parliament is not a common occurence in Canada, Canadians reacted with fear when opposition coalition threatened to end Conservative reign.

The Republican National Committee accuses Obama of accepting contributions from foreign nationals and other election law infractions.

Always a runner-up in politics, Peter Costello could still prove the doubters wrong and become Prime Minister of Australia - if he's prepared to do what it takes.

Political corruption has been a problem since the first Europeans settled in America. From officials to politicians, laws are circumvented to obtain riches and/or power.

After the Civil War, the vote was extended to members of all races. Some states placed a tax on voting to hold down the black vote.

Ellen Louks Fairclough was Canada's first woman to be a federal cabinet minister.

For several years, lawmakers have grappled with rules to regulate money in politics. Politicians have constantly found ways to skirt restrictions on campaign funds.

It's hard to see, but the conditions are right for the Liberal-National Coalition parties to defeat incumbent Labor governments state elections in all over Australia.

There are several warning signs that Canada's governments are not providing the safest water for its citizens because of cost constraints and treatment methods.

For reform-minded Canadians, the defeat of British Columbia's Single Transferable Vote (STV) referendum to replace the First Past the Post system was a crushing blow.

The European Union has voted to ban seal based products. The ban may become law by the end of next month, triggering a Canadian appeal to the World Trade Organization.

Personal relationships between customers and hair handlers are just as important as the finished style.

The Home renovation tax credit is safe despite a threatened election. The federal Liberals have promised to keep the popular measure if elected.

Drug trafficking and violence are the common public concerns associated with street gangs. Police know better. Every day they confront the new face of organized crime.

The most watched Vice Presidential debate in history proved to be beneficial to both candidates, but only one was able to come out on top.

Same sex marriage and the marital benefits conferred upon the couple are still hotly contested topics in North America and the rest of the world.

Marketing leader urges more advertising to jump start consumer spending. But he says government must help industry to finance that advertising.

America was once a beacon to the world in terms of how capitalism and democracy successfully worked together. Now its system of government is seen as failing.

To be fully accepted in the Asia-Pacific region Australia needs a new foreign policy and a cultural change in the community. This will require a change in government.

Although the duties of citizenship appear minor, everyday American citizens seek to avoid them, forgetting the importance of an active citizenry in a Democracy.

Arizona's Secretary of State, Jan Brewer, announced a new innovation in voting for the 2008 ballot. A select group of voters will be casting ballots differently.

In 2007, National Geographic named Julie and Colin Angus their Adventurers of the Year. Their trans-Atlantic row was part of a life of learning about nature firsthand.

Facebook can be a powerful business tool which allows you to establish workgroups or special interest groups at very little cost.

The method for selecting US Presidents is difficult to comprehend. Primaries, caucuses, delegates, conventions and the daunting Electoral College are intimidating events.

Does John Howard's plan for a regional carbon-emissions pact signal a radical change to relations with the Asia-Pacific and Australian foreign policy generally?

Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson's illustrious career included receiving the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize and becoming Prime Minister of Canada.

Senior Liberal Party members Michael Ignatieff and Bob Rae have each kicked off a second round of campaigning to replace recently defeated party leader Stéphane Dion

Determined to find wealth in the Klondike Gold Rush, Martha Louis Munger Purdy Black instead found riches of another sort: love, friendship, adventure and a beloved home.

Michael Ignatieff is saying no to a coalition. In recent comments made at a press conference the liberal leader ruled out the idea of a power-sharing agreement.

Obama has raised nearly half a billion dollars from names like "Will , Good", his employer as "Loving" and his profession as "You" who has donated $17,375.

Dombrovkis captured the essential beauty of Tasmania's rugged territory, his landscape photos were part the political struggle to preserve the wilderness.