Harper wants fixed dates for federal elections

CTV ^ | May 26, 2006 | CTV News Staff

[canadianally]

Harper wants fixed dates for federal elections

Updated Fri. May. 26 2006 9:22 PM ET

CTV.ca News Staff

Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday he plans to introduce a bill to set fixed dates for federal elections, as part of a wider movement towards democratic reform.

"Fixed election dates stop leaders from trying to manipulate the calendar," Harper told reporters in Victoria, B.C. "They level the playing field for all parties."

The bill will be introduced next week and proposes to set fixed election dates every four years.

[canadianally]

Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canada's Conservative revolutionary, continues to rework the Canadian political landscape. I am SO glad I campaigned for him. His common sense conservativism is really changing Canada for the bettter.

[Asfarastheeastisfromthewest...]

Me too. The Conservative candidate in our riding that I campaigned for won by a squeaker too. What Harper is proposing is something that I've been wanting for years and probably will resonate well with the voters. I tell ya, the man is making some very good judgments and moves.