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POLLING & POLLSTERS
Blaming the polls misses mark in Alberta

Easy as it is, blaming the pollsters for blowing the election call in Alberta is as superficial as the polls themselves.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 04/30/2012 12:00 am EDT
Incumbents challenged from right in provincial showdowns

In Alberta and Quebec, incumbent governments are set to face fierce opposition from upstart parties on the right. But that is not where the similarities end.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 03/26/2012 12:00 am EDT
Regional shifts suggest new battlegrounds

Since the May 2011 election, new battle lines are being drawn at the federal and provincial levels.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 02/27/2012 12:00 am EST
Prior to the 2011 federal election, polls held firm for months and even years

Now, very little is recognizable in the political landscape today.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 12/12/2011 12:00 am EST
Political theatre in the provinces with majority in Ottawa

Despite incumbent governments being re-elected nationwide, British Columbia and Quebec are ripe for change.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 11/28/2011 12:00 am EST
Provincial elections muddy methodological waters

Four provincial elections show how different polling methods can work.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 10/31/2011 12:00 am EDT
Polls have been surprisingly unchanged

Despite a turbulent five months both inside and outside the country, political support remains virtually unchanged since the May 2 election.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 09/26/2011 12:00 am EDT
Tory majority in Ottawa and provinces could be coming

For the first time since the 1980s, by the end of 2011 a Conservative majority in Ottawa could be joined by right-of-centre governments in a majority of Canada's provincial legislatures.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 05/30/2011 12:00 am EDT
Holy! Moly! What's with the polls?

Polls have been getting a lot of attention in this federal election campaign, and not only because of their sometimes eye-popping results.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 05/02/2011 12:00 am EDT
Harper and Duceppe well-positioned as campaign begins

Conservative gains in Ontario and Newfoundland put them ahead of the game, but the Bloc Québécois will make a majority government difficult to achieve.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 03/28/2011 12:00 am EDT
Ontario and Quebec the keys to Tory gains

A comparison of recent polls to those conducted two months ago indicates that the Conservatives have made significant gains on the Liberals in Ontario and Quebec. But have the Tories peaked too soon?

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 02/28/2011 12:00 am EST
Election ready, but election willing?

The New Democrats say they are ready for an election, but are they ready to topple the government?

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 01/31/2011 12:00 am EST
Prime Minister Harper's Conservatives extend their lead, for now

If their numbers hold, the Conservatives will be in a terrific position for a spring or late-winter election. The party tends to poll better after the writ drops, meaning the Conservatives could extend their lead to more than 11 points and finally get the

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 12/20/2010 12:00 am EST
Death, taxes, and a five-point Conservative lead

The longer this general stability lasts, the more difficult it will be for any party to make their numbers move.

By ÉRIC GRENIER |
Published: Monday, 11/22/2010 12:00 am EST

Parliamentary Calendar
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Conservative Weekly Caucus Meeting
NDP Weekly Caucus
Liberal Weekly Caucus
Scotiabank Emerging Markets Forum
Value of Investing in Downtowns
The Order of Canada: Stories Behind the People
John Boyko to Address Rideau Club
In Mutual Defence: the Continental U.S. NORAD Region?
Eyes are for Life Reception
2012 Navy Outlook
Parliamentary Protocol
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HILL LIFE & PEOPLE SLIDESHOWS
Peter Milliken portait unveiling May 9, 2012

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Former House Speaker Peter Milliken poses with artist Paul Wyse, who painted his portrait.
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Conservative MPs Ed Holder, Patrick Brown and Rod Bruinooge.
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Hill and Knowlton's Don Boudria.
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Former Senator Marcel Prud'homme and former Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff.
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson.
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Former prime minister Joe Clark and Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella.
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Liberal Senator Joseph Day, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Peter Milliken.
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The crowd.
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Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, Thomas Mulcair.
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Peter Milliken, Senate Speaker Noel Kinsella, NDP leader Thomas Mulcair.
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Peter Milliken and House Speaker Andrew Scheer unveil the portrait.
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Peter Milliken and the portrait.
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Artist Paul Wyse.
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Liberal interim leader Bob Rae, Government House Leader Peter Van Loan, House Speaker Andrew Scheer.
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NDP MP Denise Savoie and Peter Milliken.
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The portrait gets taken out to be hung.
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Liberal Senator David Smith.

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