2006 Canadian federal election

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/2006-canadian-federal-election

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What kind of government does 2006 Canadian federal election have?Motion of non-confidence
2. What is the election date?January 23, 2006
3. What is the parliament dissolved?November 29, 2005
4. Why did the election happen in January?After the Liberal government lost a vote of no confidence, the leaders called an election quickly, even though it was very cold.
5. Who won the 2006 election?Stephen Harper's Conservative Party won, getting 124 seats and becoming the first Conservative government since 2003.

Gomery Commission: A public inquiry established to investigate the sponsorship program and related issues within the Canadian federal government.
Motion of Non-Confidence: A parliamentary procedure where the government must demonstrate it retains the support of the majority of elected representatives.
Minority Government: A government where the ruling party holds fewer than half of the seats in the legislature, requiring support from other parties.
Bloc Québécois: A federal political party in Canada that advocates for Quebec's interests and sovereignty.