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Tearing apart a law-and-order bill supported by the Grits, a few Liberal Senators broke decisively from the party line, further damaging the public view of Ignatieff.

One could make the argument that to understand Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff's political approach, you need look no further than the editorial cartoons.

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.

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.

After a tense showdown in Parliament in early December, the dynamics of the Opposition shifted with the appointment of a new Liberal Leader.

Parliament isn't back in session, and already Canada's three opposition parties are planning to force an election. All agree a Fall campaign is a near certainty.

Political parties have long used television and media to spread their message. Michael Ignatieff is just one politician to make use of the internet for communication.

After a near destabilization of Parliament last December, Canada's governing Conservatives finally figured out we are in a recession. But did this new discovery help?

The Harper government is seeking Parliamentary approval for a three billion dollar stimulus package separate from January's budget. The request has met with oppositon.

News outlets in Canada covering the recent leadership race were just as surprised by the outcome of the convention as ordinary Canadians.

The Liberals were unable to defeat the Conservative government on a no-confidence vote in the Canadian House of Commons today.

Ontario's Progressive Conservatives have distanced themselves from their federal Conservatives cousins, as federal government seeks to enable Ontario to pass HST.

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.

Michael Ignatieff was confirmed Liberal Leader at the party's convention. The party's confirmation follows his election last December.

Auditor General Shelia Fraser says the federal government's plan for emergency preparedness is unclear. Her recent report stressed weaknesses and suggested alternatives

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.

Canadian elections end in one party either holding the majority of seats in Parliament, or minority. This article will explain the differences between the two terms.

The Liberal Party of Canada has historically been the most politically successful and has governed for the longest in the great white north.

The Harper government with Bloc support will introduce implementation legislation for the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). The NDP are expected to vote against it.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper made his first major speech on the economy in Brampton Ontario. He wanted to reassure Canadians of the economy's stability, and recovery.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper presented his government's economic update. But even as he did so, Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is preparing for a non-confidence vote.

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.

Several Liberal leadership candidates have made finals bids for the party's top job by promising a strong environmental focus - an issue that unites Canadians.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff is going to Washington. His trip sees him meeting with senior Obama Administration Officials, and attending a conference on Afghanistan.

Body bags were sent to a Northern Manitoba First Nations' reserve as part of supplies to fight the H1N1 flu. They were sent following Native leaders request for aid.

Canadian officials have reacted to comments made by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano regarding entry of the 9-11 terrorists into the USA from Canada.

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.

On Friday, Prime Minister Stephen Harper promised that his party would not raise taxes in order to combat the deficit at a press conference in Welland, Ontario.

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

Defense Minister Peter MacKay is hinting at extending Canada's mission in Afghanistan beyond the 2011 pullout date. The announcement came on his recent visit.

Canada should stay in Afghanistan beyond 2011 according to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen. His comments came while visiting to Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the formation of a Regional Development Agency for Ontario. The agency's goal is to help with the province's economic recovery.

A purposed law governing Afghanistan's Shi'ite women is drawing international criticism. According to reports President Hamid Karazi has signed it into law.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked the Supreme Court to overturn court orders to seek the return of Omar Khadr.

In an attempt to save up to $171 million the Canadian Broadcast Corporation (CBC) has announced they're cutting 800 jobs beginning in May, 2009.

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

Obama and Clinton's politicking on NAFTA has damaged Stephen Harper's Conservatives but has also shown the Liberal party's electoral weakness.

Chrysler has threatened to pull out of Canada. The statement came as Company CEO Tom Lasorda testified before a Parliamentary Committee.

Royal Canadian Air Farce is signing off CBC-TV after more than 300 television episodes and 16 New Year's Eve Specials.

Ruby Dhalla has appeared before a Parliamentary Committee looking into the live-in caregiver program. Dhalla is accused of mistreating two women who stayed in her home.

Toronto's Tamil community took their protest to the Gardiner Expressway. The major artery was closed for approximately six hours.

A countdown of the Most Important Books in Canadian Literature, from 1984 to 2004, as reported by the Literary Review of Canada

Yann Martel's new book will make every Canadian think about what works of literature influence their national leader, if at all.

Barely seven weeks have gone by since Canada's third federal election in four years and already the newly strengthened Tory minority is fighting for survival.

Derivatives aren't inherently luck-based casino games. Novel assets and confounding complexity are modern trends. Lack of transparency and regulation caused the meltdown.

Much has been done within the past 10 years to develop new oil extracting technologies that promise cheaper and greener production in the oil sands.