Ignatieff News

Today, Canadians will head to the polls to vote in a race between two parties many thought would not go head-to-head this year: the New Democrats is six points behind the leading Conservative Party, according to a recent Nanos Research poll.

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Vancouver - Canada's next election scheduled for May 2, 2011 is not going to be a joy ride for Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the incumbent leader of the country, if one takes into consideration the fighting spirit demonstrated by the main opposition leaders.

Ottawa - In a YouTube question period with Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the four most popular questions concerned legalization of pot. Not to be outdone, Michael Ignatieff also warned about marijuana use and said there are no plans to legalize it.

With a growing rift between the conservatives and liberals over how the Canadian minority government is handling the current economic problems, the two party leaders agreed to have a face-to-face meeting, with the threat of an election looming over them.

As Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper puts a positive face on the $50 billion deficit for the current fiscal year, he should take a moment to thank the coalition, and the Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff in particular.

Newly elected Liberal leader, Michael Ignatieff says he will introduce reforms to employment insurance that the Prime Minister can choose to accept or face the consequences.

Harris-Decima poll shows in Quebec, his comments appear to produce more political benefits, but among crucial NDP, Green voters, comments do more harm than good.

The recent Strategic Counsel poll shows that the Conservatives and Liberals are locked in a dead heat and that teh Conservatives have experienced a drop in popular support.

Opposition leader Ignatieff said the Liberals will support the federal budget if certain conditions are met, signalling the survival of the Conservative government for at least a few more months.

Who is Ignatieff working for? His ego or Canadian taxpayers? Are his announcements any indication of what he really wants or believes? Can he get any more confusing?

Harper promised not be seduced by the sirens of deficit spending. Now it appears he will cave-in to the threats of the illustrious coalition. Canada will sink deep under the surface with $64 billion in deficits over the next two years.

The leader of the Federal Liberal party, Michael Ignatieff opened the Liberal caucus meeting by saying the threat to vote against the Government's budge is still alive.

A new poll by Nanos research suggest the Liberals are the Conservatives are in a virtual tie with Liberal support just one point up on Conservatives.

Michael Ignatieff recently flexed some artificially inflated coalition muscles, sending a warning to Stephen Harper who awaits return from a prorogued Parliament.

Interim Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says he is ready to vote out the Conservatives and join a coalition with the NDP if January's budget is not in the country's interests.

Leadership hopeful Bob Rae took one for the team and stepped out of the race for the head of the Liberal Party, allowing Michael Ignatieff to claim title.

Both Bob Rae and Michael Ignatieff say the Liberal Party needs a new leader before the Canadian Parliament resumes sitting in January 2009.

The three contenders for the Liberal leadership race have put aside their differences and agreed that Stephane Dion will be the leader of any newly-formed coalition.

Rampaging egos are a dangerous thing. Ignatieff just could not ignore the siren song. He is gallantly deigning to wear the crown that will be placed on his head by the Liberals, BQ and NDP.

Michael Ignatieff is likely to get a big boost in the race for the leader of the federal Liberal party as four top Liberals are anticipate to give him their support.

In a show of solidarity, Liberal Stephane Dion named Michael Ignatieff the deputy leader of the opposition. Ignatieff was the front runner in the recently contested Liberal leadership convention. Ignatieff eventually lost to Dion on the 4th ballot.