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Harper, Layton willing to let Green leader join debate

Harper, Layton willing to let Green leader join debate
: Conservative Leader Stephen Harper and NDP Leader Jack Layton indicated on Wednesday they no longer oppose Green Leader Elizabeth May's participation in the two federal leaders debates, following a massive public backlash over their positions. more »; Related: IN DEPTH: Canada Votes 2008

Harper says 2011 'end date' for Afghanistan mission: Canada will withdraw the bulk of its military forces in Afghanistan as scheduled in 2011, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper pledged on Wednesday. more »
Layton pledges $8B for retraining, 'green-collar' workforce: NDP Leader Jack Layton announced an $8-billion investment plan on Wednesday to address manufacturing, saying a New Democratic government would not "stand by and watch an economic train wreck unfold in the manufacturing sector." more »
Harper dangerous even with another minority government: Williams: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Danny Williams said Wednesday that even another minority Conservative government would be ruinous for Canadians. more »
Bloc has become NDP 'clone', says former PQ minister: Bloc Québécois Leader Gilles Duceppe began Day 4 of the election campaign on the defensive Wednesday following criticism of his party by a prominent sovereigntist in an open letter. more »
Hey, 'losers'! Journalists-turned-candidates haunted by political critiques: Two prominent St. John's journalists hoping to win seats in October's federal election say they have no regrets about withering criticism they have levelled at the very politicians they intend to serve under. more »
Party leaders blast Taliban remarks on Canadian election: Canadian party leaders are talking tough in reaction to Taliban claims that insurgents have stepped up their attacks on Canadian troops in Afghanistan in an attempt to influence the Canadian election. more »
P.E.I. Conservatives aim to break Liberal hold: The Conservative party sent the first of what is expected to be a string of high-profile members to P.E.I. Tuesday to help break a 20-year Liberal lock on the Island. more »
Conservative candidate bows out in Halifax: A hand-picked Conservative candidate with a criminal record is dropping out of the race in the riding of Halifax. more »
Greens announce candidate, NDP plan nomination: The Green party has announced its first P.E.I. candidate for the Oct. 14 federal election. more »