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Provinces, by John Ashton A look at the political makeup of the Canadian provinces.
Newfoundland
Liberal: 36 Seats (Brian Tobin)
Brian Tobin swept into power in 1996 after a highly sucessful tenure
as Federal Fisheries Minister. He has survived battles over Sunday
Shopping and removing Church control of schools.
Nova Scotia
Liberal: 40 Seats (Russell MacLellan
The Liberals are in trouble as they are about to go into another
election and will be facing an angry electorate, a stiff challenge from
the Tories, and a NDP that has been skyrocketing in popularity.
Prince Edward Island
Progressive Conservative: 18 Seats (Pat Binns)
The Tories finally upset a long-standing Liberal government and the
NDP won their first seat in PEI history in 1996.
New Brunswick
Liberal 48 Seats (Vacant)
The Liberal dynasty is choosing a new Premier to lead them in an upcoming
election. They will be facing two highly talented leaders and an NDP
that is skyrocketing in popularity.
Quebec
Parti Quebecois: 75 Seats (Lucien Bouchard)
The separatist Parti Quebecois are hurting as their new
conservative-style governing is not sitting well with Quebecers and
a social democratic party has splintered off the PQ. The Liberals may
capitalize on a split as the popularity of PQ Premier Bouchard has
shown signs of slipping.
Ontario
Progressive Conservative: 81 Seats (Mike Harris)
Where to begin?! The Mike Harris government is one of the most
controversial in Canadian history. It's extremely conservative style
of government has Ontarioans debating the actions at a fever pitch.
The next election, whenever it comes, will be a wild and crazy event.
Manitoba
Progressive Conservative: 30 Seats (Gary Filmon)
The NDP are poised for an upcoming election as the Filmon government
have to answer some tough questions on it's handling of the Red River
flood.
Saskatchewan
New Democratic Party: 41 Seats (Roy Romanow)
Romanow's government is likely the most sucessful in Canada. It was
the first government in Canada to have a balanced budget and has
repaired the province after a corrupt right-wing government tore it
to pieces. These same right-wingers make up the new Saksatchewan
Party, but still pose little threat to Romanow in the next election.
Alberta
Progressive Conservatives: 63 Seats (Ralph Klein)
Ralph Klein is the very right-wing premier of a very right-wing
province (with the exception of Edmonton). However, he is now
facing more demands for social investment province-wide. Time will
tell if he delivers it. The Liberals were demolished in the last
election and will be picking a new leader this spring. The NDP won
their first two seats since 1993.
British Columbia
New Democratic Party: 39 Seats (Glen Clark)
Glen Clark and the NDP has held up after a massive barrage of
right-wing attacks. Virtually everything under the sun has been
thrown at Clark in an effort to smear him. He has survived and has
actually even balanced the B.C. budget in time for next year.
Yukon Territory
New Democratic Party: 11 Seats (Pier MacDonald)
Pier MacDonald won the 1996 election by an impressive margin and has
had a sucessful term. However, recent mine closures puts the
Territitory in jepordy.
 Canadian PoliticsA guide to the who's who of Canadian politics.
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