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The Official Opposition in Canada is the Canadian New Democratic Party led by Thomas Mulcair. Other opposition parties currently include the Liberals, led by Bob Rae, the Bloc Quebecois, led by Vivian Barbot, and the Green Party, led by Elizabeth May.
Thomas Mulcair, Leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, is the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada's House of Commons. He became the leader of the NDP on 2012 March 24, and the party's national convention, taking over from interim leader Nycole Turmel.
As of 10 December 2008, the Honourable Michael Ignatieff, P.C., is the Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Currently, the Liberal Party of Canada forms the Official Opposition.
On May 2, at the federal election, the Liberal Party suffered a crushing defeat, and were ousted from their position as Official Opposition by the New Democratic Party. Its current Leader is the Honourable Nycole Turmel, an interim head as her predecessor, Jack Layton, died of illness on 22 August 2011.
The Hon. Thomas Mulcair, MP for Outrement, of the New Democratic Party
Nycole Turmel
Jack Layton of the NDP.
The Leader of the Opposition is not a member of the government.
The current Leader of the Opposition in Canada's House of Commons is Mr Ignatieff.
Thomas Mulcair, leader of the federal NDP, is the Leader of the Official Opposition.
Was previously Jack Layton, but since his passing in August, 2011, Tom Mulcair is the New Democratic Party leader.
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What party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada?
A party does not "represent" Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Rather, a party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition by virtue of being the political party with the most seats in opposition. It is theoretically possible (but unlikely) for the third place party to form the opposition if the two larger parties should form a coalition government.Currently, the New Democratic Party is the Official Opposition in Canada's House of Commons.
Who is the leader of the Opposition in the Provincial Government of Canada?
Thomas Mulcair (NDP Party)
What is the role of leader of the opposition party in India?
what is the role of the leader of opposition party of india
Who was the leader of the Opposition party in Canada in 2009?
Up until March 26, when Parliament was dissolved for an election, the Leader of the Official Opposition in the Canadian House of Commons was Michael Ignatieff of the Liberal Party.Following the May 2 election, the Leader of the Official Opposition was Jack Layton of the New Democratic Party (NDP).Due to a new bout of cancer, Jack Layton temporarily stepped down as leader of the NDP and Leader of the Official Opposition on July 25 and named Nycole Turmel as interim leader. Following Layton's death, the party decided that Turmel would remain interim leader until the NDP leadership election in 2012.
Which party is the official opposition at the federal level in Canada 2012?
In Canada, Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition (popularly known as the Official Opposition) is simply the political party which holds the most seats in the House of Commons (or a provincial assembly) next to the dominant party. Usually it is the second-largest party. The Official Opposition may be either a narrowly defined party or a coalition. Currently, the New Democratic Party of Canada forms the official opposition in Canada, for the first time in its history. It has held this status since 2011, when it won a party record 103 seats in the House of Commons - second to the Conservative Party's 166 seats.
Leader of the opposition party in Ontario canada 2010?
In 2010, Ontario's provincial opposition party was the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario. Their leader at the time was, and still is (as of 2012), Tim Hudak (who assumed leadership of the party on July 1, 2009.)
Who is the leader of the federal opposition party in the Parliament of Canada?
The current leader of the opposition is Jack Layton, leader of the NDP.
Is Michael Ignatieff the leader of the opposition in Canada?
No longer. Michael Ignatieff was the leader of the opposition in Canada from 2008 December 10 to 2011 May 2 as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
Who was the leader of the opposition in Canada in 2010?
Michael Grant Ignatieff was the leader of the opposition in Canada in 2010. He served in this role from 2008 December 10 to 2011 May 2 as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada.
What party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in Canada?
A party does not "represent" Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. Rather, a party is Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition by virtue of being the political party with the most seats in opposition. It is theoretically possible (but unlikely) for the third place party to form the opposition if the two larger parties should form a coalition government.Currently, the New Democratic Party is the Official Opposition in Canada's House of Commons.
Who is the leader of the Opposition in the Provincial Government of Canada?
Thomas Mulcair (NDP Party)
What is the role of leader of the opposition party in India?
what is the role of the leader of opposition party of india
Who is the opposition in Canada?
The current opposition party in Canada is the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Micheal Ignatieff.
Who is opposition party leader of government?
In Australia, the leader of the Opposition in 2011 is Tony Abbott, of the Liberal party.
Who is the leader of the Ontario Green Party?
The leader of the Ontario Green Party is Mike Schreiner.
Who are the leaders of the three main political parties of Ontario?
Aside from the current ruling party, Canada also has oppositional parties and leaders as well. Provincial Canadian oppositional parties include the New Democratic Party (NDP) headed by Tom Mulcair. The Liberal Party of Canada is headed by Bob Ray, and the Bloc Quebecois is headed by Daniel Paille.
Who is the leader for the green party in Canada?
The leader of the Green Party of Canada is Annamie Paul. She was elected as leader in October 2020.
