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Who is the opposition in Canada?
The current opposition party in Canada is the Liberal Party of Canada, led by Micheal Ignatieff.
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.
What is the name of the opposition parti in Canada?
The main opposition party in the Canadian parliament is the Liberal Party of Canada, at least until further notice in this year of 2010.
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.
Who leads the main opposition party?
In Canada jack Layton lead the ndp opposition
Who is Stephen Harpers opponent?
Stephen Harper the Prime Minister of Canada and is a member of the Conservative Party. The Conservative Party is not the opposition, it is the government.The phrase "Opposition party" can mean two things. First, it can mean any party in parliament other than the Prime Minister's party. That is, any party that opposes the Prime Minister.Second, it can mean the largest of those opposition parties. If you are talking about only the largest opposition party, you can say "the Official Opposition".Right now, there are three opposition parties. The Official Opposition (the largest opposition party) is the Liberal Party of Canada. The other two are the Bloc Quebecois and the New Democratic Party.
What is the name of the opposition party in canada?
In the House of Commons (the elected chamber of the Canadian Parliament), the New Democratic Party of Canadacurrently forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. In the Senate (the appointed Upper House), the Liberal Party of Canada forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition in the Senate.
Who was the official opposition in Canada in 2009?
The Liberal Party of Canada, led by Michael Ignatieff, was the official opposition in Canada in 2009. The Liberals were the official opposition from 2006 February 6 to 2011 May 2.
Does Canada and US have communist leadership?
No. Canada and the United States currently do not have Communist governments. Canada's current Party in power is the Conservative party of Canada, with the Liberal party as the opposition. The United States Currently are lead by the Democratic party, with the Republican party as the opposition. note that both Nations have Communist parties, Canada actually has two, but neither has a seat in the Government.
What political parties was currently hold and Canada?
Conservative party of Canada forms government with The Liberal Party of Canada, New Democratic Party and Bloc Quebecois in opposition.
What are the names of the opposition parties and their leaders in Canada?
The largest party in opposition is called the "Official Opposition," officially known as "Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition." As a result of Canada's federal election of May 2, 2011, the New Democratic Party (NDP) now forms Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition. The Honourable Nycole Turmel, Leader of the NDP, is the Leader of the Opposition. The Liberal Party has been reduced to minority third party status and the Bloc Québéois, which elected only four members, has lost official party status.
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.
