angus-reid.com: Rating for Harper Drops to 28% in Canada

[tuvor]

(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer Canadians are satisfied with the way their prime minister is handling his duties, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 28 per cent of respondents approve of the Stephen Harper’s performance, down four points since December.

In addition, 26 per cent of respondents approve of the way New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jack Layton is doing his job, while 17 per cent feel the same way about Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff.

Canadians renewed the House of Commons in October 2008. The Conservative party—led by Harper—received 37.6 per cent of the vote, and secured 143 seats in the 308-member lower house. Harper assembled a minority administration. The Tories also earned a minority mandate after the 2006 election, ending more than 12 years of government by the Liberal party. In December, Ignatieff took over as Liberal leader, replacing Stéphane Dion.

Layton became the NDP’s leader in January 2003. He was elected to the House of Commons in June 2004, winning the Toronto-Danforth constituency.

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http://www.angus-reid.com/polls/view/34864/rating_for_harper_drops_to_28_in_canada

[BolivarianHero]

1. Libs haven't been the beneficiaries though...

Polls show movement toward NDP and Greens, though I suspect a good deal of the latter will vote Liberal once they're in the voting booth.

Either way, it's nice to see that the 3 parties to the left of the Liberals once again command a plurality of the popular support.

[HeresyLives]

2. Libs have no platform at the moment.

Without a platform, there is no point in having an election.

[BolivarianHero]

3. You're right...

Canada only has two parties.

[HeresyLives]

4. Only two that can ever become govt, yes.

[ConcernedCanuk]

5. OOOOOOOOOOOO - Da Bloc Québécois (BQ) wouldn't like that remark!

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Of course, neither would any of the other minorities

Yes, there are only two likely to ever form a government in the near future - -

But all these little guys keep the big guys in check methinks.

Heres the whole list of registered parties

Registered Political Parties

Animal Alliance Environment Voters Party of Canada
Bloc Québécois
Canadian Action Party
Christian Heritage Party of Canada
Communist Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
First Peoples National Party of Canada
Green Party of Canada
Liberal Party of Canada
Libertarian Party of Canada
Marijuana Party
Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada
neorhino.ca
New Democratic Party
Newfoundland and Labrador First Party
People's Political Power Party of Canada
Progressive Canadian Party
Western Block Party
Work Less Party

More info HERE

[HeresyLives]

6. Why? The Bloc at least became the Official Opposition,

which is more than the NDP has managed to do in over 60 years.

As to these 'other' parties, it's unlikely any of them will even get one seat. Ever.

Party meetings are just an excuse for a night out in their case.