Nov. 9/05

ELECTION COUNTDOWN RESUMES

 

National network coverage undermines the credibility of a proposal by NDP Leader Jack Layton to defeat the minority Liberal government, but avoid a Christmas election campaign. CTV News emphasizes a promise by Prime Minister Paul Martin to continue governing, and speculates the Liberals will bring in a pre-election mini-budget offering massive tax cuts.

News reports conclude Layton’s proposal to defeat the minority Liberal government broke new ground, marking the first time all three opposition parties agreed in public there needs to be an early election, so Canadians can hold the Liberal party accountable for political interference in the Sponsorship Scandal.

Media coverage anticipates Conservative Leader Stephen Harper will hold talks with Layton and Bloc Quebecois Leader Gilles Duceppe in coming days to agree on a common strategy when Parliament resumes after the Remembrance Day break.

· CTV senior parliamentary correspondent Craig Oliver concluded developments Wednesday minimize the chances of an election campaign during the Christmas holidays, calling Layton’s promise to defeat the Liberals a pre-Christmas lay-away plan.

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ELECTION ANALYSIS 2005

Minority Parliament Countdown

 

Lifeline Communications will provide ongoing daily analysis of national and regional media coverage as news developments build towards the possible collapse of Canada’s first minority parliament in 25 years.

 

Our media analysis will track the tone of news reports, columns, editorials and opinion pieces. Lifeline Communications will assess efforts of political parties to frame national issues, deliver key messages through the news media, and define the ‘ballot question’ voters may decide on election day.

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