Stephen Harper has called a general election for October 14, 2008. I think the majority of us can agree that his timing is perfectly set, with the upcoming US election in November it is quite wise to get himself settled for another 4 year term, hoping to win his party a majority government.

With all the media messages it is hard to know for sure what party you should vote for, I suggest some independent research to all registered voters.

Conservatives

Stephen Harper is the leader of the Conservative party.

The party’s website can be found here: www.conservative.ca.

You can also check out the detailed party profile at The Toronto Star.

Liberals

Stéphane Dion is the leader of the Liberal party.

The party’s website can be found here: www.liberal.ca.

You can also check out the detailed party profile at The Toronto Star.

NDP

The leader of the New Democratic Party is Jack Layton.

The party’s website can be found here: www.ndp.ca.

You can also check out the detailed party profile at The Toronto Star.

Green Party

Elizabeth May is the leader of the Green Party.

The party’s website can be found here: www.greenparty.ca.

You can also check out the detailed party profile at The Toronto Star.

Bloc Quebecois

Gilles Duceppe is the leader of the Bloc Quebecois.

The party’s website can be found here: www.blocquebecois.org.

You can also check out the detailed party profile at The Toronto Star.

For more information about the election and to make sure you are on the voters list go to www.elections.ca.

And remember: If you don’t vote then you can’t complain.