While Harper has found his groove and Dion has lost his mojo, as noted in the recent Maclean’s issue, the Green Party has made a surprise appearance in the media. Elizabeth May has emerged as a leader capable of connecting with questions and speaking passionately for the need to fight climate change. Since the recent inclusion of May in the national television debates, the Green Party’s profile has significantly increased. Poll after poll shows public support for the Green Party of Canada rising steadily to between ten and 12 per cent nationally and up to 15 per cent here in BC.

Almost one year ago a reporter wrote in The Gazette that the Liberals “used to be one of the best political brands in the country, a name so synonymous with success it has been dubbed Canada’s Natural Governing Party.” However, since Jean Chrétien resigned from office the Liberals have not been doing very well. They have slowly lost their status as the Natural Governing Party of Canada and, according to the polls, have become a distant second to the Conservative Party. Surprisingly, this presents one of the reasons given for voting Liberal: keeping the Canadian system from becoming dominated by a single party.

Do you sympathize with the proletariat? Do you pay your union dues faithfully? Do you understand the burdens that your plumber and electrician face? If so, the New Democratic Party is for you. As the champions of the underdog, the NDP has a long history of campaigning for social justice and an end to practices that benefit the rich while slowing the advancement of the poor. Though one of Canada’s major parties, the NDP has never formed the government. However, various provincial wings of the party have held a number of premierships. In this election there is a chance that, for the first time, the NDP will gain the rank of official opposition.

The world of Canadian politics can be murky. Here are features that separate the Conservative Party of Canada from the other major parties:

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The Fort Langley Community Hall was buzzing with the sounds of friends this past Thursday night, Sept. 24. The Magician, aka Nathan Moes, hosted musical talents Jordan Klassen, and the duo of Fine Mist to celebrate the release of his new release: Who Will Cut Your Grass When I’m Gone?

Fleet Foxes, Sub-Pop Records’ latest band to explode onto the music scene played the Vancouver date of their tour on Sept. 16 at Richard’s on Richards. Already boasting devoted fan following and critically acclaimed album, this Seattle-based band delivered.

The Trinity Western Student Association is now running at full capacity. With the addition of four new members, all of the positions have been filled. Brendon Buschman, Executive Assistant; Doug Weir, Director of Communications; Nathan Tedrow, Freshman Rep; and Dan O’Reilly, Business Rep round out this year’s TWUSA.