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Fringe parties may have strong future

The Liberals, Tories and NDP aren't the only ones vying to lead Ontario. And while the other parties may be on the fringe now, it might not always be like that. MORE

No clear winner in Ont. leaders TV debate

There were few fireworks and no knockout punches as the leaders vying to be the next premier of Ontario faced off Tuesday night in the only televised debate of the election campaign. MORE

 CTV News: Peter Murphy on the Ontario leaders debate

Debate crucial if Eves hopes to win election

Never let them see you sweat. That advice, made famous by a deodorant commercial, could just as easily apply to the leaders of Ontario's major political parties who will try to prove they can run the province during Tuesday's debate.MORE

Ont. Liberals headed for majority gov't: poll

Heading into Tuesday night's Ontario election debate, it looks like Liberal Leader Dalton McGuinty is the guy to beat. A new poll says his party is headed for a majority government. MORE

 CTV News: Peter Murphy on why Tories are slumping in polls, and taking hits on economy

Can cheesy stunts help gain voter support?

Swiss cheese, a dunk tank and a giant block of ice are just a few of the props the New Democratic Party is using to gain some campaign attention. But it's unclear whether dairy will churn up more votes. MORE

The Politics of Power in Ontario

If the early polls are to be believed, the blackout that plunged much of Ontario and the northeastern United States into darkness on August 14 was the best thing that could have happened to Ontario Premier Ernie Eves. MORE

Ontario election ad campaign hits the airwaves

The provincial election campaign in Ontario hits full stride Wednesday, as the three main parties begin airing ads designed to sway voters who take to the polls Oct. 2. MORE

 Canada AM: John Wright, Ipsos Reid

Did Eves take too big of a gamble?

While the mystery of when Ontario Premier Ernie Eves would call the election has now been solved, the bigger issue might be whether this is the right time for him to do so.MORE

Auto insurance reform races ahead as key issue

Ontario's skyrocketing auto-insurance rates are proving to be an explosive issue on the campaign trail. All three political parties are promising to solve the crisis, with ideas ranging from creating a public system to capping rates. MORE