of Total Seats In New House of Total Seats In Old House deferent to the province s electorate, given its political heft. The return to power of the Parti Quebecois for the first time in nine years, after winning the ---- provincial elections, could arguably mark a turning point back toward separatist leanings. ...While the rise of the west is still a major political story, the central provinces are expected to remain domi- nant over the coming decade. Political power remains centred in Quebec and Ontario, which control nearly -- of parliamentary seats (British Columbia and the Prairies combined will control just over -- , even after new seat allocations come into effect in ----). While it is true that population growth in Alberta has exceeded that of all other provinces in recent years, at -.-mn its population has a long way to catch up with that of Ontario s --.-mn. ...None of this means that conflict is likely in the next decade, but beyond this time frame, we would not be surprised to see increased geopolitical manoeuvring with an eye on the Arctic. -- Business Monitor International Ltd www political outlook
...NDB Other (BQ and Green) one party will ultimately benefit the most from an increase in the total number of seats from --- to ---, with Ontario seeing the largest increase. Canada s most populous province will receive -- more seats in the ---- election, bringing its total number to ---, reaffirming its status as the largest province represented in the legislature by some distance ahead of Quebec, which will have a total of -- seats, after a three-seat increase. ...The Liberals took an overwhelming majority in the provincial legislature, winning -- out of --- seats, led by an inexperienced former surgeon, Philippe Couillard. While his victory is widely attributed to widespread disillusionment with Quebec s sovereignist move- ment, positive perceptions of Coulliard s leadership in Quebec over the coming months, could significantly bolster the federal Liberals chances in ----, particularly given their need to regain ground lost in Quebec in ----. conservatives could still turn it around Although opinion polls indicate heavy losses for the Conserva- tives in an upcoming general election, especially in Ontario, the Maritimes and British Columbia (B.C.), it may be too soon to write them off at this stage. ...Third, a display of unity and increasing appeal to immigrant voters in Toronto and Montreal, was widely acknowledged to be a key component of the Tories unexpected success in ----. While Harper seems to have lost much of his personal appeal to voters, with a series of political scandals plaguing his party, the message of a more reformist party running on a platform of economic stability and continuity could stack up well against a Liberal campaign, which is unlikely to present a campaign - Business Monitor International Ltd www political outlook
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