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Campaign Politics

Vote 2004 – Elgin–Middlesex–London

Martin Stringer visits the riding of Elgin–Middlesex–London, a semi-rural, semi-urban riding. Issues of concern to voters include agricultural aid, health care, affordable housing and good government. Martin spoke with Liberal candidate and Secretary of State Gar Knutson and Conservative incumbent Joe Preston—this is a close race. Martin also talks with NDP candidate Tim McCallum, Canadian Action Party candidate Will Arlow as well as Ken DeVries, candidate for the Canadian Heritage Party.
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Vote 2004 – Edmonton Centre

Mark Miller speaks to the candidates who are working for every vote in these final days of the election campaign, in the riding of Edmonton Centre. In the past, Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan has had to work hard for every vote, having won the riding of Edmonton West three times before only by a narrow margin. However, the newly redrawn riding of Edmonton Centre now includes Conservative MPs. Conservative candidate Laurie Hawn is running his federal campaign, hoping to cash in on the wave of anger at Liberals over the issues like the sponsorship scandal and gun registry.
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Vote 2004 – Outremont

Michelle Lavoie takes an in-depth look at the riding of Outremont, Quebec. The riding of Outremont is one of the Liberals' most solid strongholds in Quebec. However, this fight will not be an easy ride for Jean Lapierre, whom Paul Martin chose to be the Liberals' political lieutenant in Quebec. Indeed, Mr. Lapierre's straight talk has sparked intense reaction even within his own party. This has motivated his challengers to work even harder to capture this riding. The BQ's François Rebello has run an unrelenting campaign since the election was called, Omar Aktouf is one of the strongest NDP candidates in Quebec, and Conservative candidate, Marc Rousseau is also a strong contender. Michelle Lavoie has breakfast with Jean Lapierre, and goes door-to-door with François Rebello. Michelle also speaks with Express d'Outremont editor-in-chief, Marilaine Bolduc-Jacob, to find out more about the riding of Outremont and the candidates who are running for this seat. Michelle follows NDP candidate, Omar Aktouf as he meets with voters, and she talks with Marc Rousseau at a local shopping mall.
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Vote 2004 – Medicine Hat

Mark Miller takes an in-depth look at the riding of Medicine Hat, Alta. The riding of Medicine Hat is located in the southeast corner of Alberta. The Conservative incumbent, Monte Solberg, has held this seat for the past three terms, first winning it in 1993 as a member of the Reform Party. Join Mark Miller as he speaks with Monte Solberg, Liberal candidate Bill Cocks and NDP candidate Betty Stroh.
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Vote 2004 – Fredericton

Andrew Younger reports from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Fredericton has been held by Liberal Andy Scott since 1993. Conservatives say he only won this seat because of vote splitting, and now they plan to take it back. But the demographics have changed in this riding since 1993 and it's more friendly for both the Liberals and the NDP. Same-sex marriage and the gun registry are big issues here, but the sponsorship scandal tops them all. This is a three way race in a region of the country that still heavily favours the Liberals. Andrew Younger talks with Liberal candidate Andy Scott as well as his challengers, John Carty for the NDP and Kent Fox for the Conservatives. Kent Fox has a family history to reclaim: his father-in-law held this riding for the Progressive Conservatives prior to Andy Scott. Daron Letts is the candidate for the Green Party but, unfortunately, was not available to be interviewed.
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Vote 2004 – Saskatoon–Wanuskewin

Catherine Lathem takes an in-depth look at the riding of Saskatoon–Wanuskewin, Saskatchewan. There's plenty of intrigue in Saskatoon–Wanuskewin, beginning with the fact that the incumbent Conservative MP, Maurice Vellacott, has rarely been seen throughout the campaign. After refusing to do an interview, CPAC reporter Catherine Lathem caught up with Mr. Vellacott and asked him about the hot-button topics that Stephen Harper has been avoiding. The Conservatives are up against a strong NDP candidate, Priscilla Settee—an Aboriginal woman with an academic career and deep community roots. These two frontrunners leave the Liberal candidate Chris Axworthy in third place—surprising for someone of his provincial profile and having held a seat in the House of Commons under the NDP colours. Upping the ante even further, former PC leadership candidate David Orchard is holed up on his farm near Borden, Saskatchewan, taking calls from voters looking for advice. And while he's not speaking out about voting for any party, he's on record as telling everyone to vote against Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. See Mr. Orchard on his farm in this candid interview—his first during the election campaign.
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Vote 2004 – London–Fanshawe

Martin Stringer profiles the urban riding of London–Fanshawe, Ontario. This riding has one of the lowest voter turnout records in Canada—and this is a major issue, along with health care. Another issue having a major impact on respected incumbent, Liberal Pat O'Brien, in particular, is having to face voter anger focussed against the Liberal government's track record. Martin also talks with Conservative candidate John Mazzilli, NDP candidate Irene Mathyssen, and Marxist Leninist candidate Cameron Switzer about their party's roles in this election.
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Vote 2004 – Edmonton–Strathcona

Mark Miller takes an in-depth look at the riding of Edmonton–Strathcona, Alta. The riding of Edmonton–Strathcona is a tight race and not without a touch of political drama. "Star" Liberal Debby Carlson decides to jump ship from provincial politics to federal. Meanwhile another star on the political stage, Malcolm Azania, is running for the NDP and is having to contend with a murky past involving allegations of antisemitic comments he supposedly posted on the internet 10 years ago. The incumbent Rahim Jaffer is trying to distance himself from his own past mistakes. Back in March 2001, Assistant Matthew Johnston had impersonated his boss, Rahim Jaffer, MP, in an interview on a Vancouver radio station. Mark Miller also talks with Cameron Wakefield who is the candidate for the Green Party.
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Vote 2004 – Halton

Martin Stringer reports from the Hamilton riding of Halton. This riding is a mix of middle and upper-class communities, along with agricultural areas. The main issues of concern to the citizens of Halton include health care, urban expansion and transportation. Martin talks with the Publisher for The North Halton Compass, Stephen Baker, to get a feel for the community and the riding. He also talks with Liberal candidate Gary Carr, NDP candidate Anwar Naqvi, Conservative candidate Dean Martin and the candidate for the Green Party, Frank Marchetti.
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Vote 2004 – Regina–Lumsden–Lake Centre

Catherine Lathem reports from the riding of Regina–Lumsden–Lake Centre in Saskatchewan. Former Alliance MP Larry Spencer doesn't mince words. In an interview with the Vancouver Sun, Spencer commented on homosexuality and how he thought it should be re-criminalized. His opinions outraged many Canadians, got him booted out of the Alliance caucus, and was refused admittance to the newly-merged federal Conservative Party. He's running as an independent in this riding in Regina, and claims he's just "echoing the views" of his constituents. Until Spencer and the Alliance swallowed up Regina-Lumsden in 2000, the area had been an NDP stronghold for decades, and NDP candidate Maurice Kovatch is hoping to draw upon those political roots. Up against Kovatch and Spencer is the official Conservative candidate Tom Lukiwski, Green Party candidate Fiorindo Agi, and Liberal Gary Anderson.
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Vote 2004 – Marc-Aurèle-Fortin

Michelle Lavoie takes an in-depth look at the riding of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, Que. Marc-Aurèle-Fortin is a brand new riding in Quebec. The Bloc Québécois candidate is Serge Ménard, who was a Parti Québécois MP from 1993 to 2003. Having held various cabinet posts provincially (Public Security, Justice and Transport), Mr. Ménard is definitely the best known candidate in this riding. Will this public recognition enable him to defeat Liberal candidate, Nancy Girard and his Conservative rival, Marc Bissonnette? Michelle Lavoie travels to the riding of Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, where she follows BQ candidate Serge Ménard as he goes knocking on doors in search of votes. She also visits a trucking company with Liberal candidate, Nancy Girard, and goes to a seniors' home with Conservative candidate, Marc Bissonnette.
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Vote 2004 – Tobique–Mactaquac

Andrew Younger takes an in-depth look at the riding of Tobique–Mactaquac, New Brunswick. This traditionally PC seat has been held by Liberal Andy Savoy for the past term. Savoy has repeatedly voted against his own party on issues such as same-sex marriage and the gun registry. It appears his personal popularity exceeds that of the Liberal Party brand, and he is very much a community-based MP. The Conservatives have a strong candidate in Michael Allen and this is one of the few Maritime ridings where the PC–Alliance merger happened in a relatively smooth manner. Both the Green Party and NDP candidates say their focus is on bringing attention to issues not being debated, while planning for success in elections in future years.
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Vote 2004 – Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot

Julie Rocheleau takes an in-depth look at the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot, Quebec. Barely days after the election was called, the newspaper Le courrier de Saint-Hyacinthe published a poll showing voter support for the Bloc Québécois' star candidate, Yvan Loubier, at 60%. Nevertheless, the other candidates remain confident. Actress and Conservative Party candidate Andrée Champagne is making a comeback on the political scene after a 10-year absence while the Liberal candidate, Michel Gaudette, is running in this riding for the third time. Julie Rocheleau meets Conservative candidate and actress Andrée Champagne in a Saint-Hyacinthe market. She also stops over in St-Pie to speak with the Liberal candidate, Michel Gaudette, and follows Bloc candidate Yvan Loubier as he meets the "Sans-Chemise" from his riding as well as the mayors of various rural municipalities.
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Vote 2004 – Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Westdale

Martin Stringer profiles the Hamilton-area riding of Ancaster–Dundas–Flamborough–Westdale. This riding has four distinct communities ranging from rural farmland, middle-class subhurbs to a neighbourhood containing McMaster University. The issues of concern to voters focus on health care, tax cuts and the need for honesty in government. Martin talks with four candidates in this riding: Dr. Gordon Guyatt for the NDP; Russ Powers for the Liberals; David Sweet for the Conservatives; David Januczkowski for the Green Party; and John Tory, the Ontario Progressive Conservative leadership candidate. (June 16, 2004)
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Vote 2004 – Newmarket–Aurora

Martin Stringer takes an in-depth look at the riding of Newmarket–Aurora, Ont. Martin Stringer and the CPAC crew visits the riding of the bedroom community of Newmarket–Aurora, where a millionaire former autoparts magnate, Conservative candidate Belinda Stronach, faces off against Liberal candidate Martha Hall Findlay. Running for the NDP is Ed Chudak. Martin Stringer speaks with NDP candidate Ed Chudak and also speaks with the Green Party candidate, Daryl Wyatt, as well as Elvis impersonator and PC candidate the Reverend Dorian Baxter.
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Vote 2004 – Lethbridge

Neil Thomas takes an in-depth look at the riding of Lethbridge, Alberta. The Riding of Lethbridge encompasses Alberta’s third largest city, along with rural communities extending to the southeastern corner of B.C., following through to the U.S. border. It is a riding with a strong agricultural based economy and a population of nearly 100,000 people - 70,000 of which live in the city of Lethbridge, with the remainder in the many towns and farms scattered throughout the riding’s boundaries. Incumbent Rick Casson first won this seat in 1997 for the Reform Party and then again in 2000 for the Canadian Alliance. This time Casson is running for the new Conservatives, but he’s being challenged by a well-known politician from the area. Liberal candidate Ken Nichol is a former provincial Liberal Leader, and long-time MLA with Alberta’s Official Opposition. Other candidates include Melanie Thomas for the NDP (a former President of the Student’s Union at the University of Lethbridge), Ken Vandenbroek for the Christian Heritage Party, and Erin Mathews of the Green Party. Reporter Neil Thomas goes behind the scenes to see how the race in this Southern Alberta riding is shaping up.
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Vote 2004 – Chilliwack–Fraser Canyon

Mark Miller takes an in-depth look at the riding of Chilliwack–Fraser Canyon, B.C. This riding is situated in the lower mainland of British Columbia along the U.S. border and was severely affected by the avian flu outbreak. Mark meets with Ron Gray, candidate and national leader of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada. He also speaks with Liberal candidate Bob Besner, NDP candidate Rollie Keith and Conservative candidate Chuck Strahl.
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Vote 2004 – Saint-Maurice–Champlain

Julie Rocheleau takes an in-depth look at the riding of Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Quebec. Saint-Maurice–Champlain is mostly known as the riding held by former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien for 40 years. People are predicting a tough fight in this newly-created riding between the young Liberal candidate Marie-Ève Bilodeau and Bloc Québécois MP Marcel Gagnon (Champlain). Join Julie Rocheleau as she speaks with the two top contenders as well as the Conservative Party candidate, Marcel Toupin.
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Vote 2004 – Lotbinière–Chutes-de-la-Chaudière

Julie Rocheleau takes an in-depth look at the riding of Lotbinière–Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, Quebec. Will Bloc Québécois candidate Odina Desrochers manage to hold on to his riding given that redistribution has brought together two very different regions, one being agricultural and the other urban? Julie follows Mr. Desrochers as he visits a dairy producer. Candidates running in this riding include: federal public servant Anicet Gagné (Liberal Party); Bloc Québécois founding member Jean Landry (Conservative Party) and Jean Bernatchez (NDP).
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Vote 2004 – Vancouver Kingsway

Mark Miller takes an in-depth look at the riding of Vancouver Kingsway, B.C. Vancouver Kingsway is a 'dog-eat-dog' riding. Liberal Sophia Leung, who held the seat for the past seven years, is retiring and the riding is up for grabs. Liberal candidate David Emerson, a former corporate executive, NDP candidate Ian Waddell, a former MP, and Jesse Johl, the young Conservative candidate, are locked in a race to win this riding. Join CPAC's Mark Miller as he speaks to the candidates during the early stages of their campaign.