Seatbelos on for the Canadian election!

  • Canadian Prime Minister Harper has called an election
  • 19 October
  • Harper's government has held office since 2006

Poll released on Sunday:

  • Has the Conservatives (Harper's governing party) slightly ahead of the lefter NDP, with the Liberals close behind - with all of 3 at around 30%
  • Other polling have put the NDP slightly ahead

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Canada's economy has been negatively impacted affected by falling oil prices

In July the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, second cut in 6 months