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Premature Transmission. Don't let it happen to you!

2011-05-02T16:30:38Z

Of course you can tune into CBC Radio or TV for your election results tonight, once the polls close. One thing you're not supposed to do is transmit any election results from eastern Canada before the polls close in Western Canada. That's called "premature transmission." And this election, there's an added threat... tweets. Luckily, Elections Canada is reminding people not to transmit those results prematurely. Here's their ad...

We welcome our new NDP overlords. PM Layton 1 year later.

2011-04-28T19:38:50Z

As the election campaign enters its final few days, the NDP continues to enjoy a surge in the polls.
The surge got our comedy team wondering - what if the wave swept the NDP into power?
What would the nightly news sound like one year from now?

Is Canada ready for Layton-mania?

2011-04-27T22:19:01Z

The NDP have made a surprise jump in the polls this last week, moving into second place.
Jack Layton's frank and friendly demeanor has clearly won him supporters, but our CBC Comedy Team wonders to what extent Canadians will get swept up in this surge...

Rock The Vote!

2011-04-27T16:07:43Z

A classic campaign song updated! Yes, we're rocking the vote...

Youth in da vote

2011-04-27T15:46:20Z

Canadians head to the polls on Monday.
But how many of those casting ballots will be under 25?
According to Elections Canada, in the last federal election only 37% of Canadians between 18 and 24 voted.
So how do you increase the turnout of young voters?
Our comedy team has a few ideas...

Talking Portraits Apr 26

2011-04-26T17:26:29Z

Wondering what Canadians want this election? The former PM's have an idea!

Oh Caption, my caption

2011-04-21T17:40:18Z

Jack Layton predicts the votes the NDP will get in Alberta and the North.

The Empire Strikes Back!

2011-04-21T15:29:45Z

Michael Ignatieff has accused Stephen Harper of using "scare tactics" on Canadians, leading voters to believe that the Liberals will no doubt form a coalition government.
Our CBC Comedy Team thinks if you're going to manipulate the public, do it right.
Here are some attack ads we think would be more effective.

Talking Portraits Apr 15. A Modest Proposal?

2011-04-15T22:05:55Z

If you think the debate got folks fired up, you should hear what the former PM's are cooking up now!

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Al Rae's News of the Day for Apr. 15

2011-04-15T15:32:24Z

Ethnic costumes, Green rage, and the need for House of Commons Hall monitors, Al Rae has it all this week.

What the Leaders said, and what they're actually thinking.

2011-04-13T19:02:02Z

You heard what they said during the debates, but wouldn't you like to know what they were really thinking? Now you can!

The Leaders' Debate in 2 minutes!

2011-04-13T18:07:49Z

The English language Leaders' Debate has the country fired up!
Okay, maybe "mildly intrigued", would be closer.
We sat through two hours of it, so that you only have to sit through 2 minutes worth.

Talking Portraits Apr. 11--let the debates begin!

2011-04-11T16:17:44Z

It's time for the debates! No, not the current crop of leaders, we're talking about all the former PM's!

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Party planes are clear for take-off, but are they ready?

2011-04-07T17:03:58Z

The campaign may be taking off, but not every party is soaring high.
In fact there's a lot of turbulence on the election trail right now.
That's got our comedy team wondering what some of the in-flight announcements might sound like on the various Party planes.

Fed up with Robo-calls?

2011-04-07T16:50:49Z

With federal election campaigns in full swing, you may get a phone call from one or all political parties via an automated message machine.
Our CBC Comedy Team wonders which party will have the best technique to garner your support...