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Campaigning for Canada
Serious, captivating and at times downright nasty, the political roadshow known as the federal elections never fails to entertain. Politicians crisscross the country making impassioned speeches and grand promises in an attempt to woo voters. From Mackenzie King to Paul Martin, CBC Archives examines the turning points, missteps and victories in Canada's federal elections.

	King for PM		'Uncle Louis' charms the voters		Dief the Chief
	Incumbent prime minister Mackenzie King makes his last bid. (Radio; runs 8:05)		Louis St. Laurent vows to continue the record of Liberal excellence. (Radio; runs 8:32)		"Not a landslide, not an avalanche but an earthquake," reports CBC Television. (TV; runs 7:12)

	Promises, promises		Trudeaumania		A new day for the NDP
	Lester Pearson's campaign slogan "Sixty Days of Decision" is evaluated. (TV; runs 8:10)		With rock star presence and suave intellectualism, Pierre Trudeau campaigns for PM. (TV; runs 8:12)		Max Ferguson pokes fun at the power shift that favours David Lewis' NDP. (Radio; runs 6:31)

	The Man from High River, Alberta		'Welcome to the 1980s'		Social Credit's last stand
	Joe Clark battles with his wooden image, his comparative obscurity, and the doomsday scenario. (TV; runs 2:51)		Pierre Trudeau stages another comeback. (TV; runs 5:20)		Once a power-broker in Parliament, federal Social Credit is desperately trying to avoid political extinction. (TV; runs 3:21)

	Mulroney vs. Turner		Bloc Québécois forms the Opposition		Reform is in the house
	Brian Mulroney takes the offensive in a televised debate. (TV; runs 3:59)		Bloc leader Lucien Bouchard tries to calm fears — and outrage — in English Canada. (TV; runs 2:46)		Preston Manning brings an outsider party to Opposition status – but will he move into Stornoway? (TV; runs 3:05)

	Chrétien campaigns, Campbell crashes		Pollsters bet on a tight race
	As the Conservatives flounder, the Liberals enjoy a smooth ride to the top. (TV; runs 7:42)		Paul Martin's Liberals secure a minority, but pollsters lose the guessing game. (TV; runs 6:08)

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