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The Election: Results & Aftermath

The Election: Results & Aftermath Class Agenda: Next 2-3 weeks: Chapter 6: The Crown & Its Servants Chapter 7: Parliament Observe and discuss Election & its aftermath Government formation Leadership issues… Mr. Dion, please step forward!

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The Election: Results & Aftermath

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  1. The Election: Results & Aftermath Class Agenda: • Next 2-3 weeks: • Chapter 6: The Crown & Its Servants • Chapter 7: Parliament • Observe and discuss • Election & its aftermath • Government formation • Leadership issues… Mr. Dion, please step forward!

  2. Elections, Parties, and the Party SystemMalcomlson & Myers, Chapter 9 & 10 155 seats needed to form a majorityFull results (Elections Canada)

  3. The Election: Results & Aftermath The Political Geography of the 2008 Election: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/v5/content/election2008/provincial-results.html

  4. The Election: Results & Aftermath The Political Geography of the 2008 Election: • Continuing presence of Bloc Quebecois in Parliament • 45-55 seats are out of play w/o altering N required for majority • An anti-system party • Committed to demise of current regime • Untouchable for coalitional purposes • Limits viable alternative coalitions • Conservative minority government • Is a Liberal – NDP – Green coalition viable?

  5. The Election: Results & Aftermath The Political Geography of the 2008 Election: • How long can system remain stable? • Increasing resemblance to politics of post-war Italy & French 4th Republic • Deep-seated cleavages, political polarization & anti-system parties undercutting stability • Implications vis-à-vis electoral reform

  6. The Election: Results & Aftermath Government Formation: • Harper on player realistically able to claim confidence of House • Visit G-G, and be asked whether he is willing & able to maintain a “government” • Harper will accept this invitation • Within days, Harper will appoint a new cabinet • The House will meet to pass judgement on new cabinet

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