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Minority report: A guide to forming government
Despite weeks of campaigning, Canadians appear unwilling to declare any single party a clear election favourite. So, what happens if the electorate opts for a minority government? more...
Proportional representation for Dummies
With polls pointing toward the strong possibility of a minority government, the idea of proportional representation is being tossed around by politicians and voters alike. more...
Gun registry still an issue in rural Canada
The gun registry is still resonating as a political issue, particularly in rural areas of Canada, nine years and two elections after it was passed. more...
End of the line for detailed platforms
Strategist Peter Donolo writes that one of the casualties from the 2004 campaign will not be the political parties and candidates, but the decade-long tradition of fully-costed party platforms. more...
New financing rules benefit smaller parties
Smaller political parties are hoping this election will set the stage for putting them on a more competitive financing base for future campaigns. more...
No regrets about early election date: Martin
Prime Minister Paul Martin, faced with presiding over the first Liberal federal election loss since 1988, says he has no regrets about calling the election early. more...
Ill will between parties is strongest in West
Western Canadians can expect a front-row view of the ill will between Canada's three main political parties, with accusations of racism and desperate tactics already flying. more...
E-lection 2004: Where to click the vote
With more Canadians than ever connecting to the Internet, the political process is moving online. To help you get a grasp, CTV.ca surveys the wired world of federal politics. more...




