Sir Robert Borden's Conservatives and Liberal-Conservatives were unable to challenge the Liberals effectively, and lost a small portion of their popular vote, along with four seats, including his own. Borden re-entered parliament the next year in a by-election.
Voter turnout: 71.6%.
National results
Note:
* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.
Results by province
xx - indicates less than 0.05% of the popular vote.
This article provides a summary of results for the general (all seats contested) elections to the House of Commons, the elected lower half of Canada's federalbicameral legislative body, the Parliament of Canada. The number of seats has increased steadily over time, from 180 for the first election to the current total of 338. The current federal government structure was established in 1867 by the Constitution Act.
The election call resulted in the cancellation of four federal by-elections that had been scheduled to occur in September.
Background
In 2007, Parliament passed a law fixing federal election dates every four years and scheduling the next election date as October 19, 2009, but the law does not (and constitutionally cannot) limit the powers of the Governor General to dissolve Parliament at any time, such as when opposition parties bring down the government on a vote of confidence. In this election there was no loss of a non-confidence vote, but the Prime Minister asked the Governor General to call an election. The Governor General granted the Prime Minister's request.
The Canadian federal election of 1911 was held on September 21 to elect members of the Canadian House of Commons of the 12th Parliament of Canada. The central issue was Liberal support for a proposed treaty with the U.S that would have lowered tariffs. The Conservatives denounced it because it threatened to weaken ties with Britain and submerge the Canadian economy—and Canadian identity—into its big neighbour. The Conservatives won and Robert Borden became prime minister. The idea of a Canadian Navy was also an issue. The election ended 15 years of government by the Liberal Party of Wilfrid Laurier.
Navy
The Liberal government was caught up in a debate over the naval arms race between the British Empire and Germany. Laurier attempted a compromise by starting up the Canadian Navy (now the Royal Canadian Navy), but this failed to appease either the French or English Canadians; the former who refused giving any aid, while the latter suggested sending money directly to Britain. After the election, the Conservatives drew up a bill for naval contributions to the British, but it was held up by a lengthy Liberal filibuster before being passed by invoking closure, then it was struck down by the Liberal-controlled Senate.
A discussion of the issues surrounding the 2008 Canadian federal election and interim election results.
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RMR: Federal Election Recap
Taking a look at one of the more outstanding upsets in the 2008 Federal Election.
published: 22 Oct 2008
2008 Canadian Federal Election
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on October 14, 2008, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by Governor General Michaëlle Jean on September 7, 2008. The election call led to the cancellation of four federal by-elections that had been scheduled to occur in September.
published: 22 Sep 2021
Young voters in Canada's 2008 federal election
Every election, Canadian politicians always talk about engaging young voters. But is it working this time around? Tom Stoukas went to Centennial College in Toronto to find out.
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published: 26 Jan 2009
2008 Canadian Federal Election' Debate
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October 2, 2008
2008 Federal Leaders' Debate
Stephen Harper
Stéphane Dion
Jack Layton
Elizabeth May
Gilles Duceppe
40th Canadian General Election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_federal_election,_2008
published: 23 Jul 2015
CUPE member Susan Schmidt on the 2008 federal election
CUPE member Susan Schmidt talks about the patchwork of regulations for elder care.
published: 17 Sep 2008
CUPE member Chantell Gillis on the 2008 federal election
CUPE member Chantell Gillis explains how Canada needs to invest in post-secondary education in order to protect our economy.
published: 18 Sep 2008
CUPE member Barb Moore on the 2008 federal election
CUPE member Barb Moore talks about the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement. http://cupe.ca/election/
published: 01 Oct 2008
Student Vote 2008 CBC Promo
This is a promotion that ran on CBC during the 2008 Federal Election to promote Student Vote.
published: 20 Jan 2011
CUPE member Frank de Waard on the 2008 federal election
CUPE member Frank de Waard speaks about public health care and long-term care in the context of the federal election.
A discussion of the issues surrounding the 2008 Canadian federal election and interim election results.
CH TV News Special
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A discussion of the issues surrounding the 2008 Canadian federal election and interim election results.
CH TV News Special
http://www.NickBontis.com
http://www.facebook.com/NickBontis
http://www.twitter.com/NickBontis
.
A discussion of the issues surrounding the 2008 Canadian federal election and interim election results.
CH TV News Special
http://www.NickBontis.com
http://www.facebook.com/NickBontis
http://www.twitter.com/NickBontis
.
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on October 14, 2008, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the ...
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on October 14, 2008, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by Governor General Michaëlle Jean on September 7, 2008. The election call led to the cancellation of four federal by-elections that had been scheduled to occur in September.
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on October 14, 2008, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by Governor General Michaëlle Jean on September 7, 2008. The election call led to the cancellation of four federal by-elections that had been scheduled to occur in September.
Every election, Canadian politicians always talk about engaging young voters. But is it working this time around? Tom Stoukas went to Centennial College in Toro...
Every election, Canadian politicians always talk about engaging young voters. But is it working this time around? Tom Stoukas went to Centennial College in Toronto to find out.
runs 1:28
Every election, Canadian politicians always talk about engaging young voters. But is it working this time around? Tom Stoukas went to Centennial College in Toronto to find out.
runs 1:28
Visit http://CanuckPolitics.com for more.
October 2, 2008
2008 Federal Leaders' Debate
Stephen Harper
Stéphane Dion
Jack Layton
Elizabeth May
Gilles Duceppe
...
Visit http://CanuckPolitics.com for more.
October 2, 2008
2008 Federal Leaders' Debate
Stephen Harper
Stéphane Dion
Jack Layton
Elizabeth May
Gilles Duceppe
40th Canadian General Election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_federal_election,_2008
Visit http://CanuckPolitics.com for more.
October 2, 2008
2008 Federal Leaders' Debate
Stephen Harper
Stéphane Dion
Jack Layton
Elizabeth May
Gilles Duceppe
40th Canadian General Election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_federal_election,_2008
A discussion of the issues surrounding the 2008 Canadian federal election and interim election results.
CH TV News Special
http://www.NickBontis.com
http://www.facebook.com/NickBontis
http://www.twitter.com/NickBontis
.
The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on October 14, 2008, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by Governor General Michaëlle Jean on September 7, 2008. The election call led to the cancellation of four federal by-elections that had been scheduled to occur in September.
Every election, Canadian politicians always talk about engaging young voters. But is it working this time around? Tom Stoukas went to Centennial College in Toronto to find out.
runs 1:28
Visit http://CanuckPolitics.com for more.
October 2, 2008
2008 Federal Leaders' Debate
Stephen Harper
Stéphane Dion
Jack Layton
Elizabeth May
Gilles Duceppe
40th Canadian General Election
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_federal_election,_2008
Sir Robert Borden's Conservatives and Liberal-Conservatives were unable to challenge the Liberals effectively, and lost a small portion of their popular vote, along with four seats, including his own. Borden re-entered parliament the next year in a by-election.
Voter turnout: 71.6%.
National results
Note:
* Party did not nominate candidates in the previous election.
Results by province
xx - indicates less than 0.05% of the popular vote.