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Former radio host among 37 MPs defeated with golden parachutes — but no pensions
A bus-driving radio "shock jock" and 15 former Bloc Quebecois MPs are among the three dozen defeated candidates who didn't last long enough in Parliament to qualify for a lucrative government-funded pension.
Vegas-vacationing NDP MP still missing in action
The search continues for Ruth Ellen Brosseau, the New Democrat MP who took a trip to Las Vegas during the election campaign and will now make an annual salary of $157,000 as a member of Parliament.
NDP victor's nomination paper questioned
A newly-elected Quebec NDP MP — recently scrutinized for taking off to Las Vegas in the middle of the campaign and for her lack of French — is now reportedly being accused of falsifying nomination documents, prompting the Conservative candidate...
Liberals will rebuild, reach out — slowly, president says
The Liberal party's senior officials have emerged from their first postelection meeting agreeing that while they face a "historically unprecedented challenge," they need to be patient about selecting a new leader and rebuilding the strength of their ...
Judicial recounts could cost the Tories in Ontario and Quebec
The Conservatives could lose two ridings — one in Ontario and one in Quebec — where Elections Canada has ordered judicial recounts.
Profiles of some new Tory MPs
Many Conservative rookies, including an ambassador, a surgeon and a handful of business experts will join Parliament Hill soon, with many who had defeated Liberal heavyweights in Monday's dramatic election. Postmedia News takes a look at some of the ...
Liberal insiders say party must take long look in mirror
Liberal insiders say their party must stop looking for a "messiah" and instead, start a soul-searching exercise to rebuild its own identity following Monday's crushing defeat.
NDP sending raft of fresh faces to Parliament Hill
The youngest MP ever elected to Parliament, an assistant pub manager, a karate master and a well-respected Cree chief are among a large group of fresh faces riding on the waves of an orange tide that is crashing into Ottawa.
NDP expected to be more sensitive to Quebec issues
The New Democratic Party's meteoric rise in Quebec could force the party to be more sensitive to the province's national identity questions, and the impact that will have on NDP core supporters has analysts divided.
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Conservatives, NDP look to fill centrist void left by Liberal collapse
There's no question Monday's election has shaken up federal politics, but it's not clear yet if it marks a tectonic shift in power that leaves the political landscape more polarized, experts say.
Filling Ignatieff's leadership shoes: Who will step up to head the Liberal party?
With Michael Ignatieff announcing his resignation Tuesday, who might be the next leader of the federal Liberal party? Here's a look at some potential contenders:
Conservative majority leaves Harper 'humbled,' Liberals and Bloc stunned
A strengthened Stephen Harper Tuesday promised his majority government won't spring any surprises on Canadians, even as election aftershocks shook the ranks of the other parties.
Layton defends rookie caucus, vows to work with Harper
Canada's newly minted official Opposition leader faced a barrage of questions Tuesday about his rookie caucus and his ability to achieve his campaign promises in the wake of Monday's Conservative majority victory.
May promises to restore 'civility' to the Commons
A day after becoming the country's first elected Green MP, a victorious Elizabeth May promised she would work "to restore respect and civility" in the House of Commons, dismissing the idea her role would be limited by a Conservative majority.
Maintaining Canadians' 'trust' central to Tory mandate: Harper
In the wake of his historic majority electoral victory, Prime Minister Stephen Harper signalled Tuesday that he will continually work to earn the trust of Canadians and will not move ahead with radical policies because Canadians don't like to be surprised...
Elizabeth May wins Greens' first seat
Green party leader Elizabeth May has pulled off a remarkable upset to defeat Conservative cabinet minister Gary Lunn and become her party's first-ever elected MP.
Tories hold on to dominate B.C.
The Conservatives held on to their formidable presence in B.C. Monday night, the NDP picked up a few seats, while the Liberals — mirroring trends elsewhere in the country — lost ground.
Jubilant Harper ready to 'turn the page' with long-sought majority
Conservative leader Stephen Harper has emerged from the election campaign as a much more powerful prime minister and will lead a majority government with four years to change the country.
NDP poised to retain single seat in northern Alberta amid sea of Tory blue
Linda Duncan was poised to become Alberta's first two-term NDP MP on Monday as her party seemed set to maintain its sole Edmonton seat against the province's Conservative wave.
Harper 'humbled' by majority; Layton in Opposition; Ignatieff, Duceppe ousted
Conservative leader Stephen Harper's long-running quest to attain a majority government was finally achieved Monday in a landmark federal election that also saw Jack Layton's NDP surge dramatically to become the country's official Opposition for the ...
Bloc might lose official party status
The Bloc Quebecois appeared in danger of losing its official party status Monday night, clinging to just two seats late in the evening — 10 shy of the 12 needed for party status.
Liberals suffer 'historic defeat' as Tories gain majority
Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff accepted responsibility for his party's "historic defeat" in a concession speech to supporters Monday night.
Bloc's now in a political no man's land
The Bloc Quebecois was wiped off the Quebec electoral map Monday as an orange wave swept across Quebec.
Tory majority will test Harper's promise to stay the course
There can be talk of a hidden agenda no more. Stephen Harper will now have four years to govern the country with the majority he has long coveted, after a historic realignment of the political landscape that has left the Conservatives' two main foes, ...
NDP leads in Quebec City region
Quebec City saw a surge of NDP support Monday night which seriously shook this Conservative stronghold.
Ignatieff's future in balance as riding swings Conservative
Early poll results showed Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff losing in his riding of Etobicoke-Lakeshore to a Conservative who had not been expected to be much of a challenge.
Mood grim as poor results trickle in for Bloc
The mood was grim Monday night as Bloc Quebecois supporters saw the impact of the New Democratic wave sweeping away BQ seats the party has held for its entire 18-year existence.
Falling stars? Big names in tight races
Some of the most well-known faces in Canadian politics are believed to be in tight electoral battles that could dramatically change the makeup of the next Parliament.
Conservative-NDP gap narrows to three points in dwindling hours of campaign
The gap between the front-running Conservatives and the rising NDP has narrowed to just three points, a new poll finds. The EKOS-iPolitics survey shows the Liberals trailing 11 points behind in an increasingly tight two-way race to the finish. Latest...
Liberal MP on hook for staffer's huge booze and travel tab
A Liberal MP was left holding the bag after a former staff member racked up thousands of dollars worth of bills for booze and travel on his office expense accounts, iPolitics has learned.
Layton confronts allegations as Western tour wraps with massive rally
NDP leader Jack Layton continued Saturday to dismiss a report about him by a Toronto newspaper about a visit he made to a massage business 15 years ago.
Ignatieff tries to spark late Liberal surge
With less than two days to go until voting day, Michael Ignatieff spent Saturday in a frenzy making pit stops along Highway 401 focused on one objective: making sure his Liberals get out to vote on Monday.
Election day is "feast or famine" for NDP: poll
The result of this election hinges on the last thoughts going through voters' minds before casting their ballots on Monday, the results of a poll on voter stability suggest.
Montreal Hellenic association tells Greeks to spurn Liberal candidate
The Quebec Hellenic Congress was on the defensive this weekend after counselling Greek voters in a Montreal-area riding not to vote for the Liberal party because their candidate is not of Greek origin.
Harper zeros in on argument Layton will trash economy
Conservative leader Stephen Harper predicted Saturday that if Jack Layton becomes prime minister he will raise the federal sales tax.
What editorial writers are saying about Monday's election
Here's a sampling of what editorials in some of Canada's major newspapers have to say about how Canadians should vote on Monday.
Layton's health doubts have ebbed
Dogged by health concerns when the writ dropped, NDP leader Jack Layton said he's feeling great now.
Where the leaders will be on Sunday, May 1.
Where the leaders of Canada's major national parties will be on Day 36 of the election campaign.
Bloc, PQ ride together to round up separatist votes
Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe received more sovereigntist support Saturday when Parti Quebecois leader Pauline Marois joined him for a campaign sprint between Montreal and Quebec City and back.
