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The only parties currently represented in the House of Commons is the Conservative Party (Governing party), Liberal Party (official opposition), Bloc Quebecois, and New Democratic Party. The leaders of the opposition parties are Michael Ignatieff (Liberal), Jack Layton (NDP), and Gilles Duceppe (Bloc). However, although the Green Party of Canada is not represented in the House of Commons they are commonly viewed as an instrumental party. They are lead by Elizabeth May.
As of 16 August 2010, the Liberal Party of Canada (led by the Honourable Michael Ignatieff, P.C.) forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Two other opposition parties are represented in the House of Commons, and these are the Bloc Québécois (led by Mr. Gilles Duceppe), and the New Democratic Party of Canada (led by the Honourable Jack Layton, P.C.).
At the moment, the Liberal Party of Canada is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The Liberals are led by the Honourable Michael Ignatieff, P.C., the member of the House of Commons for Etobicoke Lakeshore.
Other opposition parties represented in the House of Commons are the New Democratic Party of Canada as led by the Honourable Jack Layton, P.C., the member of the House for Toronto--Danforth, and the Bloc Québécois, led by Mr. Gilles Duceppe (the member for Laurier--Sainte-Marie).
Although the Green Party of Canada is not represented in the House of Commons they are commonly viewed as an instrumental party. They are led by Ms. Elizabeth May.
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Who is Stephen Harpers opponent?
Stephen Harper the Prime Minister of Canada and is a member of the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party is not the opposition, it is the government.The phrase "Opposition party" can mean two things. First, it can mean any party in parliament other than the Prime Minister's party. That is, any party that opposes the Prime Minister.Second, it can mean the largest of those opposition parties. If you are talking about only the largest opposition party, you can say "the Official Opposition".Right now, there are three opposition parties. The Official Opposition (the largest opposition party) is the Liberal Party of Canada. The other two are the Bloc Quebecois and the New Democratic Party.
The names of the other opposition parties and leaders in Canada?
Aside from the New Democratic Party (the Official Opposition), the Conservative government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is opposed by:Liberal Party (led by Bob Rae) - 34 seatsBloc Quebecois (no current leader) - 4 seatsGreen Party (led by Elizabeth May) - 1 seat
What other parties hold seats in the opposition?
In the Senate, the Liberal Party of Canada and one senator who sits as a Progressive Conservative. In the House of Commons, the New Democratic Party, the Liberal Party, the Bloc Québécois and the Green Party.
What are backbenchers?
In a parliament the people who form the government - the prime minister and other ministers, secretaries of state, etc. sit in the front benches, facing their opponents. Those who are in the same party, but who do not hold any government office, are known as backbenchers, because they sit in the seats towards, or at, the back. Opposition parties have 'spokespersons' on variou subjects.... they are often called the 'shadow Minister for ..... ' because they are said to 'shadow' the minister in charge of whatever their interest is.... These are usually referred to as 'front-bench spokespersons' or 'The Shadow Cabinet'. People in the opposition party, or parties, who are not spokespersons are also called backbenchers. Again, because the spokespersons sit at the front.
What are the release dates for Other People's Parties - 2009?
Alone at the Other End - 2009 was released on: USA: 21 May 2009
Who are the other opposition parties and leaders in Canada?
Other than parties and leaders that do not form the government there are none.
The Alberta provincial opposition parties and leaders are?
The Alberta Provincial parties are made up of Liberals, New Democrats, Wildrose, Social Credit and many other parties. The current opposition party is the Wildrose.
What are the names of the other opposition parties and their leaders?
Liberal party - Bob Rae Bloc Quebecois - Daniel Paille New Deomcratic party - Thomas Mulcair Green party - Elizabeth May
The name of the other parties and their leaders are?
The name of the other parties are Independence Fusion and Liberal. Their leaders include Lew Lehrman and Walter Mondale.
Which political parties currently from opposition?
Currently, the Liberal Party of Canada forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition for both the Senate, and the House of Commons. Some senators sit as Progressive Conservatives. In the House of Commons, the Bloc Québécois and the New Democratic Party of Canada are the other opposition parties.
What do both major parties try to do?
To dominate voting in opposition to the other party.Look Honest and Caring when they are NOT at all.
What were the names of the leaders of sumerian city-states?
hammubia, and many other great leaders.
Who is Stephen Harpers opponent?
Stephen Harper the Prime Minister of Canada and is a member of the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party is not the opposition, it is the government.The phrase "Opposition party" can mean two things. First, it can mean any party in parliament other than the Prime Minister's party. That is, any party that opposes the Prime Minister.Second, it can mean the largest of those opposition parties. If you are talking about only the largest opposition party, you can say "the Official Opposition".Right now, there are three opposition parties. The Official Opposition (the largest opposition party) is the Liberal Party of Canada. The other two are the Bloc Quebecois and the New Democratic Party.
Who is Canada's opposition?
The Official Opposition is led by the NDP and their leader, Jack Layton. The other opposition parties include the Liberal Party, led by Bob Rae, the Bloc Quebecois, led by Gilles Duceppe, and the Green Party, led by Elizabeth May.
The names of the other opposition parties and leaders in Canada?
Aside from the New Democratic Party (the Official Opposition), the Conservative government of Prime Minister Stephen Harper is opposed by:Liberal Party (led by Bob Rae) - 34 seatsBloc Quebecois (no current leader) - 4 seatsGreen Party (led by Elizabeth May) - 1 seat
What is the lack of oppostion in Northern Ireland?
Due to power sharing (see the related question below) there is a broader level of support for the government. There is an opposition, but the nature of it is different than in other government systems. The smaller parties on each of the two sides of the community division form the opposition to the larger parties on the two sides of the division, who are in government together.
What act outlawed all political parties in Germany except the Nazi Party?
The Law Against The Formation Of Political Parties was passed on the 14th of July 1933. All parties other than the Nazis were banned and their leaders put in prison.
