Category Archives: Fixed-Date Elections

Restoration of the Personal Union of the Crowns of Scotland and England

Posted on 2011/11/14 by J.W.J. Bowden

Alex Salmond, the current First Minister of Scotland, and his Scottish National Party won a parliamentary majority earlier this year – a significant first for the new Scottish Parliament and its mixed member proportional electoral system. The Scottish National Party … Continue reading →

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Fixed Elections in the Provinces, Part III: Analyses and Conclusions

Posted on 2011/08/22 by J.W.J. Bowden

Characteristics and Purposes of the Fixed-Election Laws Section 56.1 of the Canada Elections Act established fixed elections for the Parliament of Canada every four years on the third Monday in October, but necessarily preserves the constitutional powers of the governor … Continue reading →

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Fixed Elections in the Provinces, Part II

Posted on 2011/08/21 by J.W.J. Bowden

The list in Fixed Elections in the Provinces, Part I shows a clear trend toward the establishment of fixed-elections laws in Canada. British Columbia led the charge in 2001 and set the basic formula that all other provincial legislatures, and … Continue reading →

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Fixed Elections in the Provinces, Part I

Posted on 2011/08/20 by J.W.J. Bowden

Over the next few days, I will present and analyse the fixed-election laws in the provinces as a follow up to my post on section 56.1 of the Canada Elections Act and the early dissolution of 2008. The following provinces … Continue reading →

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Fixed Elections: Stephen Harper Did Not “Break His Own Law” in 2008

Posted on 2011/08/15 by J.W.J. Bowden

Historical Context of Fixed Elections in Canada Admittedly, this controversy occurred three years ago and may no longer be as relevant, but many Canadians (even academics!) still remain confused (or harbour resentment) regarding Prime Minister Harper’s advice to dissolve the … Continue reading →

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