
2008 Election in Canada
2008 Election Blog
Election Backgrounders
- Canada’s Electoral System: Introduction to Federal and Provincial Elections
- Voter Turnout in Canada
- Minority Governments in Canada
- Coalition Governments in Canada
- Parliamentary Government in Canada: Basic Organization and Practices
- The Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons: Role, Structure, and Powers
Election Web Poll
Election Features
Political Party Platforms NEW!
Find a summary of the major political parties’ election platforms and key election promises for the 2008 federal election in Canada. Links to the official party platforms for the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and the Green Party are also available.
2008 Election Issues and Events
Find a detailed articled outline the key issues and events in the 2008 federal election in Canada, including the minority/majority government question, the economy, leadership, the environment, and Canada in Afghanistan
Recent Canadian Electoral History
Find information on Canadian federal electoral history from 2006-2008, including 2006 general election results, changes in party leadership, and party standing prior to 2008 general election.
Voting in the 2008 Federal Election in Canada
Quick guide detailing how to vote in the 2008 election in Canada. Topics include, voter eligibility, where to vote, how to get on the voters list, and why its good to vote.
2008 Canadian Political Party Profiles
Find detailed information on registered political parties competing in the 2008 federal election in Canada, including political party leadership, political party background information, and party election platforms.
More Elections Features Coming Soon!
Election Predication Models
| Parties (# of Seats) | |||||
| Bloc | Con | Lib | NDP | Ind | |
| 2008 UBC Election Stock Market | 47 | 131 | 89 | 39 | 2 |
| Trendlines | 42 | 131 | 105 | 28 | 2 |
| Election Prediction Project | 51 | 125 | 94 | 36 | 2 |
| LISPOP | 51 | 132 | 90 | 33 | 2 |
| democraticSPACE.com | 52 | 126 | 92 | 36 | 2 |
| Updated: Oct 14, 2008: 10:30 AM MST | |||||

