Monday, October 5, 2009

Harper calls four by-elections

Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced Sunday that four byelections will be held Nov. 9. The four ridings are in British Columbia, Nova Scotia and Quebec. The Conservatives are downplaying expectations on the outcomes, with one party source saying they don't anticipate winning any of the races. The two ridings up for grabs in Quebec — one in Montreal and the other an eastern riding that includes Rivière-du-Loup — are Bloc Québécois strongholds. A third riding in the Vancouver-area was held by the NDP. Former MP Dawn Black resigned from the House to run for a seat in the provincial legislature. The fourth, in Nova Scotia, was held by former Conservative-turned Independent Bill Casey, who split with the party.

Electoral districts where votes will be held 
Nov. 9:

    * Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit Valley (Nova Scotia)
    * New Westminster-Coquitlam (British Columbia)
    * Hochelaga (Quebec)
    * Montmagny-L’Islet-Kamouraska-Rivière-du-Loup (Quebec) 

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