This article looks back on the political events that occurred in Canada, and around the world this past year.

Dec 24, 2011 - Kayan Yassine

Canadians often don't know much about the personal lives of their political party leaders. Instead the leaders campaign on their party platform.

Apr 30, 2011 - Lorraine Shelstad

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.

Sep 15, 2009 - Allison McNeely

Often derided by cynics as a fringe party - the Green Party of Canada will now be present in Federal Debates and has a sitting Member of Parliament.

Sep 28, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

The new Conservative Party of Canada has been very successful in gaining and maintaining power in the modern parliament.

Sep 15, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

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

Sep 14, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

As in the United States, the various political parties in Canada have very different policy positions regarding the rights of GLBT people.

Aug 8, 2010 - Thomas West

Canada's former ambassador to Afghanistan, Chris Alexander, has announced his intention to seek the Conservative nomination in Ajax-Pickering.

Sep 18, 2009 - Allison McNeely

The New Democratic Party is a third party option for Canadians whom are primarily concerned with labour rights, social justice and equality, and the environment.

Sep 14, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

In his essay, "Global Warming: The Trials of an Unsettled Science," David Solway tackles the issue, employing a poet's incisive intelligence and wordsmith craftsmanship.

Nov 28, 2009 - Linda Sue Grimes

Tucson tragedy is a feeding frenzy for political opportunists. More unprecedented journalistic biases as in 2008 - a Canadian view.

Jan 12, 2011 - Vi Brown

While opportunistic at times, Belinda Stronach has been an important figure on the Canadian political scene for the last three years, facing sexism on many occasions

Apr 17, 2007 - Kate Butler

As governments pour trillions of dollars into shaky businesses, many economists are saying this might make for good politics but it's damaging in the long run.

Jun 25, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

Prohibition of cannabis is still an ongoing process in much of the world, contrary to emerging scientific findings and public opinion.

Oct 6, 2008 - Nicholas Morine

A humourous political party in Germany has been barred from appearing on the ballot in that country's September 2009 election; others happily continue their activities.

Aug 14, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

The following viral videos offer an insightful look into the 2008 presidential campaign. Watch the most discussed and debated political videos of the year.

Mar 7, 2008 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway