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The So-called ‘Ethnic Vote’ is Very Much in Play in 2015

Paul Barber September 28, 2015 No Comments CANADIANS Chinese ethnic vote ethnic voters Federal Election federal elections Italians NCM Election Desk South Asian Ukrainians voters

Waves of immigration throughout Canada’s history have made ethnic sub-populations key targets for Canadian election campaigns. Historically this has benefited the federal Liberals; the party…

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The “Ethnic Vote”: All Over the Map

Andrew Griffith August 19, 2015 No Comments diversity election Election 2015 ethnic vote ethnic voters ethnic votes Foreignborn immigrants Political Parties POLITICS visible minorities Visible Minority

Former Quebec premier Jacques Parizeau notoriously blamed the separatists’ defeat in the 1995 Quebec referendum on money and the ethnic vote. When it comes to…

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Courting the #CdnImm Vote

Anita Singh June 18, 2015 No Comments Chris Alexander developing countries diaspora politics ethnic ethnic voters Federal Election federal elections immigrants Jason Kenney Super Visa Temporary Foreign Worker Program Trade visas

It is no secret. Whenever an election is nearing, the number of appearances by incumbents, prospective candidates, ministers and party leaders at roundtables, speeches, photo-ops…

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