FEDERAL
ELECTION 2008
This
page provides reference information for the October 14 federal
election. Sections include:
Key
Dates
Registered
Candidates
Local
Events
Top
Issues and Survey Results
Links
to Key Information
KEY
DATES
|
Writ
Issued
|
September
7 |
|
Deadline
to Register as a Candidate
|
September
22 |
|
Early
Polls |
October 3, 4 and 6
Noon to
8:00pm |
|
Chamber
of Commerce
Candidates Meeting
|
October 1 |
|
Election Day |
October
14
9:30
am to 9:30 pm
|
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CANDIDATES
RIDING
-
BURLINGTON
RIDING
-
HALTON
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LOCAL
EVENTS
BURLINGTON RIDING
|
Cogeco Televised Debate |
Tuesday September 30
8:00 pmChannel 23 |
|
Chamber
of Commerce
Candidates Meeting
|
Wednesday,
October 1
7:30
am to 9:30 am
Hilton
Garden Inn
985
Syscon Road |
Canadian Federation of University Women
|
Wednesday, October 1
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Nelson High School
4181 New Street
|
HALTON RIDING
Canadian Federation of University Women - Oakville Chapter &
Advancement of Women Halton |
Friday September 26
7:30 am to 9:30 am
Dynasi Family Restaurant
399 Dundas Street West
Oakville |
|
Oakville Chamber of Commerce &
Glen Abbey United Church
|
Monday,
October 6
8:15 pm to 9:30 pm
Glen
Abbey United Church
1469 Nottinghill Gate
Oakville
|
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TOP
ISSUES
In
September the Chamber surveyed its members to see which issues voters
wanted to hear about during this campaign. (Only the top four
answers to each question are reported here. View the
full survey results for full answers and comments.)
Which issues would you like to see the Burlington candidates
address during this election campaign?
| Health Care |
60.9% |
| Taxation |
54.1% |
| Environment |
51.2% |
| Energy |
40.1% |
What should the top priority of the new federal government be?
| Health Care |
21.7% |
| Keeping Campaign Promises |
15.9% |
| Taxation |
15.0% |
| Environment |
13.0% |
When
you vote, which is your voting priority?
| Party Policies |
34.8% |
| Party |
28.9% |
| Local Candidate |
20.3% |
| Party Leader |
12.6% |
For
which party will you vote in the October 14 election?
| I don't know yet |
36.7% |
| Conservative Party |
25.1% |
| Liberal Party |
15.9% |
| It's not your business |
7.7% |
| Green Party |
6.8% |
| NDP |
2.4% |
Click
here to see the full survey results.
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LINKS
TO KEY INFORMATION
Elections
Canada
Voter Identification at the Polls
Registered
Political Parties
Electoral
District Map - Burlington
Electoral
District Map - Halton
2006 General Election Results
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