Conservative Party of Canada

Interview with Former PMO Chief of Staff, Ian Brodie

Interviewed by Greg Farries on Feb 24, 2009

Find a interview with former Prime Minister Office Chief of Staff, Ian Brodie. Brodie talks about the role of the Chief of Staff and the Prime Minister's Office and then speaks about his personal experience in politics over the past five years.

Cartoon: Prime Minister's Idea of Enlightened Sovereignty

Find a political cartoon depicting Prime Minister Stephen Harper as having a specific idea about nations of the world working together to solve the world-wide economic downturn.

Cartoon: Proroguing, Prime Minister Harper and Canadian Democracy

Find a political cartoon depicting Prime Minister Stephen Harper as king, exercising his right of prorogation of the Canadian parliament.

Cartoon: Battle of the Politicians - Undemocratic vs Underwhelming

Find a political cartoon depicting a real battle between the undemocratic leader of Canada vs the underwhelming opposition leaders of Canadian political parties.

Cartoon: H1N1 Flu and the Political Whining in Ottawa

Find a political cartoon depicting the H1N1 flu outbreak in Canada occurring and the accompanying whining and complaining in the House of Commons in Ottawa about the Conservative government's response.

Cartoon: Prime Minister Harper and the Pork Barrel Politics in Canada

Find a political cartoon depicting Prime Minster Stephen Harper stumbling over the treacherous game of pork barrel politics in Canada.

Cartoon: Ignatieff Finally Finds a Good Election Issue - Logo-Gate

Liberal Party of Canada leader, Micheal Ignatieff finally finds an election issue, a Conservative member of Parliament has placed the Conservative Party logo on an over-sized, novelty cheque the government uses to help promote its economic stimulus package.

Cartoon: Suddenly Ignatieff Does Not Want a Federal Election in Canada

Find a political cartoon depicting Liberal Party of Canada leader, Michael Ignatieff as not wanting a federal election - due to low polling numbers for the Liberals - while Prime Minister Stephen Harper, the leader of Conservative Party of Canada encourages an election.

Cartoon: Prime Minister Harper Sings While the Liberals Fight

Find a political cartoon depicting Prime Minister Stephen Harper singing all the while Liberal Party of Canada leader, Michael Ignatieff and Liberal member of Parliament, Denis Coderre, fight amongst themselves.

Cartoon: The Conservative Government's Economic Report - Anyone Listening?

Find a political cartoon depicting Prime Minister, and leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, reading the Government of Canada economic report, while virtually no one is listening.

Cartoon: With the Threat of an Election, PM Harper Tries to Jump Start the Conservative Party

Find a political cartoon depicting Prime Minister Harper, under the threat of a federal election, attempting to jump start the Conservative Party of Canada in various regions across Canada.

Cartoon: NDP Leader Layton Propps up the Harper Conservatives

Find a political cartoon depicting New Democratic Party leader, Jack Layton, asking Minority Conservative government leader, Stephen Harper, to dance.

Cartoon: The Liberals and the NDP Exchange Roles of Propping Up Conservative Government

Find a political cartoon depicting the Liberal Party of Canada and the New Democratic Party of Canada exchanging roles of propping up the minority Conservative government.

Federal Campaign Finance Laws in Canada

Feature by Jay Makarenko |

Elections & Political Parties

| Jul 21, 2009

Campaign finance refers to the rules that govern the use of money in electoral processes such as general elections, by-elections, and referenda. In this context, Canada has adopted a broad set of rules in relation to key political actors, including election candidates, political parties, electoral district associations, and third parties. This article provides an introduction to federal campaign finance laws, including their history, content, and administration. It also explores a number of key issues regarding the regulation of money in elections.

Cartoon: Former Prime Minister Mulroney's Impact on the Conservative Party of Canada

Find a political cartoon depicting Former Progressive Conservative Prime Minister Mulroney's negative impact on the Conservative Party of Canada due to accusations of scandal during his tenure as Prime Minister of Canada.