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These days Canadian political coverage is almost entirely focused on Paul Martin's coronation, Jean Chretien's imminent departure and the difficult gestation of a united right.

Many people are jaded by the political system and feel the major parties are all the same. So, in this edition of Connections, we are looking at some of Canada's fringe parties, with their unique views.

Are you a passionate environmentalist? The Green Party may be for you. Want pot to be legalized and promoted? You may want to join the Marijuana Party.

Read the profiles, enjoy the photo essay and play our political game.

Stories

Green Party
goes for gold

The Green Party of Canada intends to run candidates in all ridings in the next federal election, and hopes its beefed-up platform will draw voters to the fringe.

Libertarian leader is
no seatbelt-wearing slave

The Libertarian Party of Canada hasn’t been on a federal ballot in 10 years, but its small-town leader has made sure its ideas stay in the news.

Interactives

The fringe at the polls

How fringe parties fared in the last three elections. A political science professor explains why different regions of Canada favour different underdogs.

Get this party started

Are you sick of voting for political parties that don’t cater to each and every one of your personal needs? Follow the leader of the ME party to find out how to start your own!

 

What's your take?

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