- ENVIRONMENTEnergy
- The modern world runs on energy. Almost everything we do requires some form of energy. But increasing costs, diminishing supply, and concerns about climate change make our current fossil-fuel-based energy sources less and less appealing. Most of the parties promote the use of public transit, and alternate forms of energy.
 | When in government, the Conservatives created a $2-billion eco energy plan to encourage energy conservation and pollution prevention. more » |
 | Liberals have pledged to restore the federal office of Petroleum Price Information. Oil companies would be required to provide advance information on price changes. more » |
 | The Bloc advocates reducing the country's dependence on foreign oil. The party supports investment in renewable energies. more » |
 | The party proposes a $750 million fund to encourage jobs in environmental industries, such as alternative energy projects. more » |
 | The party is calling on all of Canada's buildings to be retrofitted for energy efficiency by 2025, and for all new homes and buildings built after 2025 to require zero net energy. more » |
Story Tools: EMAIL | PRINT |
Text Size: S
M
L
XL |
REPORT TYPO |
SEND YOUR FEEDBACK |
Related
- The environment
- Investing in green technology
External Links
- Conservative Party of Canada
- Liberal Party of Canada
- The Bloc Québécois
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Green Party of Canada
(Note: CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites - links will open in new window)
Overall Results
| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Updated: Nov. 7, 2008, 5:00 PM EST | ||||
| CON | 143 | 0 | 143 | 37.63 |
| LIB | 77 | 0 | 77 | 26.24 |
| BQ | 49 | 0 | 49 | 9.97 |
| NDP | 37 | 0 | 37 | 18.20 |
| IND | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.65 |
| GRN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.80 |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.51 |
Choose a format to view results for all ridings and parties:
Unofficial results were updated at the time shown following judicial recounts in six ridings. For more recent results, visit Elections Canada. The CBC does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of external sites. External links will open in a new window.
My Riding & Riding Talk
Get the latest voting results for your riding. Have your say about what's important in your own riding. Read profiles about your candidates, get riding-related information and join the debate.
Canada Votes Headlines »
- Harper 'very pleased' with stronger minority video
- Having secured a stronger minority government in Tuesday's general election, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday he was pleased with the result, despite not having a secured a majority that was once thought to be within his party's grasp.
- Bloc leader expects more compromise from PM
- Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe says Tuesday night's election results mean Stephen Harper will have to compromise more with the opposition parties, and he should respect his own fixed-date election law by waiting four years before calling another vote.
- Voter turnout drops to record low video
- An estimated 59.1 per cent of Canadians cast votes in Tuesday's general election — a figure that appears to be a record low in the history of Confederation.
- Can work with Harper, as long as there's no payback: Williams video
- Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams said Wednesday he is prepared to work co-operatively with Stephen Harper, largely because the re-elected Conservative prime minister needs to hold together a minority government.
- Cultural groups want arts to remain in spotlight after election audio
- After seeing arts funding jostle for the spotlight during the election campaign, the arts community says it will continue to monitor cultural decisions from Prime Minister Stephen Harper's strengthened minority government.
- Fortier only cabinet minister to go down to defeat
- Two prominent faces in Conservative Leader Stephen Harper's previous caucus will be missing in Ottawa as a result of Tuesday's election.
- Green hopes for seat dashed as leader May defeated video
- Green party Leader Elizabeth May represented the party's best hope to win its first seat Tuesday, but Conservative Peter MacKay dashed that hope in Nova Scotia.
- Liberals bleed seats in Ontario video
- New Democrats and Conservatives saw their fortunes rise Tuesday in the key battleground of Ontario as Liberal support was depleted across the province.
- Bloc remains strong in Quebec; Tory support steady video
- The Bloc Québécois maintained its strong support in Quebec, where the Conservatives had been hoping for a breakthrough among the province's 75 seats.
- New ID rules cause confusion at polls
- Voters across the country were having difficulties casting their ballots in the federal election Tuesday.
