Analysis & Commentary

What this election will be about
If you're wondering why we'll be going to the polls in January, the answer isn't so simple. It all depends on who you ask…

Politicians facing cynical electorate as campaign opens
CBC poll suggests little has changed since last vote

Changing of the guard: Notable additions to and deletions from the candidates list
Who's in and who's out this time around? We've assembled a guide to MPs who've decided not to run again - as well as high profile candidates parties have been able to attract.

Swing ridings: Too close for comfort
In 2004, more than one-third of the ridings were decided by margins of victory of less than 10 per cent of ballots cast. These "swing" ridings will attract a lot of attention this time around.

Pre-election spending promises: Last minute promises could be at risk
There was a flurry of spending promises in the days and weeks before the election call. Some of it will go ahead no matter who wins the election. Some of it may never progress beyond the proposal stage.

Unfinished Legislation
Bills that were on the books when the government died.

How we voted
A look at the results from last time around.

Riding Profiles

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Latest Features

QUICK QUOTES
What party leaders said as the government fell and the campaign began.

THE GOVERNMENT FALLS
Photo gallery

YOUR SPACE
Your letters on the election call

ELECTION BASICS
Who can vote? What if you live outside Canada? What if you've just moved? Check out our Voter Toolkit and FAQs

WHY WE'RE VOTING
It's a matter of opinion

CYNICAL ELECTORATE
A CBC poll suggests little trust in politicians

RIDINGS AND CANDIDATES
Check out your riding's history, who the candidates are and discuss your riding's issues

THE ISSUES
A primer on where the parties stand

TAKE OUR QUIZ
How many seats are there in the House of Commons? Test your knowledge of Canadian politics.

NOTABLE CANDIDATES
What prominent people are running again and who's dropped out?

LEADERS AND PARTIES
More on who they are and what they stand for

TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT:
Ridings won by a hair in 2004

Government Info

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