Canadian Election: A win for the environment?

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Possible outcomes

Here are the main possibilities that could play out in the days to come:

The NDP splits the left vote, giving the Conservatives a majority of 155+ seats - Possible, but not likely. If it happens, it’ll be in Ontario, so that’s the province to watch.
The Conservatives win 140+ seats and form yet another minority government – Possible. Harper may convince the collapsed Liberals back him for four more years as Prime Minister, which would give them time to rebuild, while praying the NDP implodes. That would be an arrogant dis of the party’s left base and probably a very stupid move – but the Liberal party didn’t get where it is today by playing a smart game.
The NDP and the Liberals combined have more votes than the Conservatives, and form a minority government – This is quite possible, and would be a win for the environment.
The NDP and the Liberals combined have enough seats for a majority government – This would be my personal preferred outcome, and a big win for the environment. Ultimately, it would be best if the three left parties – the NDP, Liberals and Greens – stopped dividing their votes and formed a unified movement to oppose the Conservatives.

Come back tonight as we’ll report the results as they come in.

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priyanka says:

May 5, 2011 at 7:43 am

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