Federal Election 2006

An election campaign is upon us, with a cynical, nasty flavour to match the harsh Canadian winter. CUPE is encouraging members to bring positive messages about rebuilding communities and defending public services.

Election updates

Read our daily bulletins about CUPE's outlook on the federal election.

• Today's bulletin: Strong NDP presence will keep Conservatives in check

Fact sheets and issue sheets

Fact sheets and issue sheets on the election. Downloadable or for online reading

• This time we can vote positive for Canada's democracy
• This time we can vote positive for children
• This time we can vote positive for cities and towns
• This time we can vote positive for community infrastructure
• This time we can vote positive for health care
• This time we can vote positive for long-term care and home care
• This time we can vote positive for military spending
• This time we can vote positive for pharmacare
• This time we can vote positive for post-secondary education
• This time we can vote positive for the environment and energy
• This time we can vote positive for trade
• This time we can vote positive for water and waste-water services
• This time we can vote positive for women
• This time we can vote positive for pensions

Election quizzes

Test your knowledge of the election trivia and win CUPE wear. During the federal election campaign each week we will have an online, multiple choice quiz. You can choose just to take the quiz or you can give us your email address to be entered for a draw to win a CUPE sweatshirt and to receive our once daily news update.

• Election quiz #7: Pure election trivia
• Election quiz #6: Notwithstanding the attack ads
• Election quiz #5: Fend for Canada and spurn strategic voting
• Election quiz #4: Rooftop gardens and quiet political contemplation
• Election quiz #3: Debts, infrastructure and the GDP
• Election quiz #2: Greenhouse gases and health care benchmarks
• Election quiz #1: Corporate tax cuts and contingency funds

Campaign reality checks

CUPE compares – in point form – what each of the big three parties are saying about the issues

CUPE Voter's Guide 2006

Jan 18, 2006 12:04 PM The CUPE voter's guide is a useful tool to compare the platforms of the four major parties. It covers issues like health care, cities, child care, women and a whole lot more. Compare the platforms and remember to vote positive, vote public.

"Vote positive, Vote public" flyer (PDF)

Jan 13, 2006 05:47 PM

This time, we have a real chance to make Parliament work. More New Democratic Party MPs means a balanced Parliament - one that works for people. It means more say in our real priorities, like health care, housing, curbing poverty, the environment.

A Parliament that works means quality public services and strong communities. Reliable, accessible, quality public services provide good value for money, employ a stable work force and ensure that when things go wrong, you can hold someone to account.

Strong communities. Public services. Public accountability.

Join Ed Broadbent and CUPE: Sign our call to action!

Jan 12, 2006 06:56 PM

As we enter the election's final stretch, tax cuts have emerged as a major issue in the campaign. We think that's wrong. We believe it is an attempt to bribe Canadians with their own money, and distract voters from what REALLY matters to working families: like investing in improved health care, education, affordable housing, and protection for children and seniors. And keeping Canada's promises to the world on vital issues like climate change and fighting poverty.

If you agree that these priorities are more important than tax giveaways, please take a moment to sign our Call to Action now.

CCPA Minority Report weighs in

Jan 9, 2006 01:03 PM The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives has released its Minority Report, a report card on the 2004-05 Liberal minority government.

The best “strategic vote” is for the NDP

Jan 4, 2006 05:34 PM

The idea of “strategic voting” has come up during the election campaign, the notion being that the best way to stave off the Conservatives is to vote for the Liberals.

Really, the best way to make sure we have a Parliament that works for working people is to make sure we have as many NDP MPs as possible. And the way to do that is to vote for what you really want by voting positive.

CUPE members running for office in the federal election

Dec 13, 2005 04:47 PM

There are a number of CUPE members running for office in this federal election. If we're missing you, please let us know.

How CUPE members can protect public services

Nov 25, 2005 03:53 PM

Prime Minister Paul Martin dissolved Parliament, Nov. 28 and called federal election for January 23, 2006. Here are some ways you and your CUPE local can produce victories and influence this election...