You knew this post was coming, I have been following the election thoroughly, and decided not to blog about politics through the holidays, but now with a federal election around the corner I feel compelled to give my 2 cents.

First I want to thank the Canadian people for listening to what the Conservative Party has to say and not buying into the Liberal fear mongering like last election. The Conservatives started the campaign releasing major policies on a daily basis, setting the tone for an election based on ideas, policies and respect. These policies included shorter hospital wait times, GST tax relief, income tax breaks, federal accoutability act, assistance for childcare through tax credits and incentives to open more childcare spaces, tax credit for users of transit, and cracking down on crime.

The conservative party of Canada supports a woman's right to choice, and will support goals outlined by kyoto. This is a stark contrast to the Republican party in the US and should not be compared as such.

Steven Harper is finally connecting with voters and proving to Canadians why they deserve better, and should not have to put up with the lackluster track record of the current Liberal party. They have shown they are a national alternative to the Liberal party, ready to govern and roll out policies mainstream Canadians support and despirately need.

They are the only party who continues to voice a positive and productive message, the polls are a good indicator of the electorate's trust in the drive towards change. When you have a prime minister shunning the US for Kyoto initiatives, when they are closer to their target than we are; this just screams patriotic ignorance and stupidity. Our closest ally and trading partner should not have to put up with the bashing of 3 of Canada's 4 largest political parties. Canadians should not be comparing themselves to the US but looking for the issues that matter to them the most.

Many out there are worried about national unity under a Conservative government; this fear is misguided. It is not the Conservatives that have push Quebec away from Canada, but the Liberal party's scandals, illegal acts and ignorance. The conservatives are at a healthy 16% in the province of Quebec, which is nice to see as Quebecers tend to either vote for or against the Liberals through the Bloc. Once Conservative roots are laid in the province (at least one Conservative MP will come from Quebec this election); the support will grow much like it did in Ontario (Conservatives had 2 seats in the province merely a couple elections ago, now sitting at a healthy 25 of 100+, and polling in a dead heat).

For those who are skeptical of the Conservative party or wish to debate the issues in a reasonable manner (Harper is scary is not an argument), I'd be happy to.

The following is the most recent poll:
Canada Decided Voters (Tracking ended January 3, 2006)
CP 36%, LIB 33%, NDP 15%, BQ 13%, GP 4%, 17% undecided

In Quebec
BQ 51%, LIB 24%, CP 15%, NDP 7%, GP 3%, 20% undecided

In Ontario
CP 39%, LIB 38%, NDP 16%, GP 7%, 15% undecided