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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.
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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.
What other parties hold chairs in the opposition?
In many parliamentary systems, various political parties can hold chairs in the opposition, depending on their representation and the composition of the legislature. Typically, the main opposition party holds the official Leader of the Opposition role, while other smaller parties may also hold committee chairs or shadow cabinet positions. These parties collectively contribute to scrutinizing government actions and proposing alternative policies. The specific parties involved can vary widely depending on the country's political landscape.
Who in the house of Commons sits in front of the speaker?
In the House of Commons, the Prime Minister sits directly in front of the Speaker of the House. The Leader of the Opposition also sits opposite the Prime Minister, directly facing them. Other members of the government and opposition parties are seated in designated areas behind their respective leaders.
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.
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
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.
