Environment a Tough Sell for Liberals in Canadian Election

Timothy B. Hurst — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:18:06 +0000

Last week’s federal election in Canada saw the Conservatives returned to power, partly on the back of Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion’s “muddled message on the environment,” reports the Globe and Mail. Dion’s proposed “Green Shift” failed to resonate in the federal election campaign and his Liberal Party lost a quarter of its seats.

Certain to take notice was British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, who heads into an election of his own in the spring having to defend an unpopular carbon tax.

Canadian Green Party Leader in the Debates

Amiel Blajchman — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:44:15 +0000

So, it seems that raising a fuss, and threatening to go to court can pay results. As recounted earlier in this post, Elizabeth May, leader of the Canadian Green Party was being prevented from participating in the televised leader’s debate featuring leaders of Canadian political parties with sitting members of parliament. As of this afternoon, the broadcasters’ consortium has agreed to allow her to participate, and just as importantly, the other participants have agreed not to boycott.

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Environment a Tough Sell for Liberals in Canadian Election

Canadian Green Party Leader in the Debates