Where
It’s a week now before Canada goes into elections on Tuesday 14th 2008 to elect their next prime minister. The election takes place after every two years will be her 40th since she adopted federal form of government
Who
The quest for Prime Minister Post has attracted more contestants this time than previous years. Although the race has attracted a number of contestants, there is a fierce battle between the three main parties which includes; the Conservative party of the sitting prime minister Harper, the New Democratic Party (NDP) lead by Layton and Stephan Deon of Liberal Party.
In less than two weeks time, citizens would know among the three who will be their new prime minister. Each party has tabled its own dreams for the country, with NDP flag bearer promising to create more jobs, “provide good housing, waive or lower some taxes and improve on pension scheme” (Yaffe).
What
Voter whenever they vote, economy is always their main agenda which they expect politicians to address. It is always a wish and hope of every voter that any government that ascends into power would provide a better life than its predecessor. Currently we are experiencing shocks in world stock markets and this poses a big threat to world financial systems as well as economies. As a result many Canadian investors are much worried about the future of their businesses; hence expect the person to be voted in to have a sound economic plan to see the country through this difficult time.
The issue of taxes is causing a heated debate. The NDP is accusing the Conservatives for poor tax system. The NDP government is promising a viable investment environment for the Canadian businesses in order to create more jobs. He has pledged to put more Canadian dollar in providing health care and education to all.
When
It’s now a campaign period and elections campaigns here are not different from other campaigns in the rest of the world. Candidates are trading accusations against each other to win voter’s mercy. The prime minister is in the center of all accusations with other candidates blaming him for the problems facing Canada. NDP leader accuses the prime minister for neglecting Canadians for the last two years while in office and promises voter that would improve the economy if given chance.
Layton, if I was elected, I would work tirelessly to protect the things average Canadians worry about: their jobs, their homes, their pensions” (Convert et al). According to recent poll results, prime minister’s popularity is fading as the D day approaches.
Why
Addressing his public rallies, Layton has promised the Canadians a better future, and has asked voters to rally behind him to keep Canada’s economy prospering. Layton sees the PM as a failure; he accuses the PM for not doing enough to protect peoples’ savings, jobs and even mortgages. He warns the nation against voting the PM back, because he has failed and he is not expected to change anything for better.
According to Layton, the PM has no respect to voters because he presented his manifesto with few days left before elections and asked them not to take him with seriousness. As the economy goes through this turbulent time, Layton is promising to provide protection to peoples’ jobs, pension schemes and their mortgages. “It’s especially important that when we have tough times, that we protect those things that are most important to our families, like our health-care system” (Convert et al).
Impact Statement
The article is bound to elicit so much enthusiasm and support from the general population because it tries to paint Lynton as the public savior from the policies of Prime Minister Stephen Harper who Lynton blames for the downturn in the economy; Harper’s do-nothing attitude is what is blamed for the challenges the country is facing. The article is bound to have some impact because it directly identifies with the needs of the general populaces of health care and availability of jobs.
Lynton comes out as the person who understands what is wrong with the economy and how to fix it; he is offering hope by pouring doubt on the opponent.
Works cited
Convert Kim, De Souza Ben, and O’Hara-Byrne Mike (Canwest News Service 2008): Layton pledges to work tirelessly to protect jobs, pensions. Web.
Yaffe Barbara.,(Canwest News Services, 2008): Harper’s cold shoulder hurting party. Web.