mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I am beginning to work on a fictional Canadian Federal Election. I need your help with the candidate profiles. If you would like to submit a character/candidate, please follow the format below. Party: Salutation: ex. MP, Premier, Minister, MPP, etc... Name: Brief Bio: Age: Province: Riding: Leadership: Integrity: Experience: Issue: Charisma: Stamina: Debating: Avatar: Thats about it. The parties I am using are: Conservative Liberal NDP Bloc Quebecois Green Independent Christian Heritage Progressive Canadian Marijuana Marxist-Leninist Canadian Action Communist Libertarian First Peoples National Animal Alliance People's Political Power Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matvail2002 803 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Party: Conservative Salutation: Minister Name: Jean Pratte Brief Bio: An economist and university professor, Pratte is the unofficial leader of the libertarian faction of the Conservative Party. Age: 48 Province: New Brunswick Riding: Madawaska-Restigouche Leadership: 4 Integrity: 3 Experience: 4 Issue: 4 Charisma: 4 Stamina: 4 Debating: 4 Avatar: Bernard Lord Party: Conservative Salutation: MP Name: Mohammed Hassan Brief Bio: A well-respected economist, Hassan was the first Canadian Muslim ever elected to parliament in 1997. Age: 46 Province: Ontario Riding: Brampton West Leadership: 3 Integrity: 3 Experience: 4 Issue: 3 Charisma: 5 Stamina: 4 Debating: 4 Avatar: Ujjal Dosanjh Party: Liberal Salutation: MP Name: Robert Bélanger Brief Bio: A MP since 1995, Bélanger is a hard-working and charismatic MP in Ottawa which have leadership aspiration in his party. Age: 46 Province: Ontario Riding: Ottawa-Vanier Leadership: 3 Integrity: 3 Experience: 4 Issue: 3 Charisma: 5 Stamina: 5 Debating: 4 Avatar: Denis Coderre Party: Libertarian Salutation: MP Name: André Poitras Brief Bio: A former popular and very charismatic radio host, Poitras is the leader of the Libertarian Party and the first Libertarian MP ever elected to parliament. Age: 54 Province: Quebec Riding: Portneuf-Jacques Cartier Leadership: 4 Integrity: 4 Experience: 4 Issue: 4 Charisma: 5 Stamina: 4 Debating: 5 Avatar: André Arthur Party: Green Salutation: Mr. Name: Paul Wall Brief Bio: As an university professor and former leader of Greenpeace, Wall is a noted environmentalist. Age: 52 Province: British Columbia Riding: Vancouver Centre Leadership: 3 Integrity: 5 Experience: 4 Issue: 4 Charisma: 4 Stamina: 3 Debating: 3 Avatar: Svend Robinson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gopprogressive 1,063 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 what year will this election be set? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 what year will this election be set? 2010. I have started the basic outlines of the scenarios but I really cannot get rolling until I have a Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, Leaders of all of the parties (except Libertarian), Premiers, MPs, and Senators. Once I have more candidates I will be able to move faster. by the way, the prime minister can be a member of either the conservatives or the liberals. the seat totals from the 2005 election was: Conservative 111 Liberal 111 NDP 47 Bloc 29 Independent 8 Green 1 Libertarian 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Perhaps there should be a new charismatic NDP leader (Retired hockey star?) who decides to break a coalition with the liberals with the confidence that the party could become the official opposition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Perhaps there should be a new charismatic NDP leader (Retired hockey star?) who decides to break a coalition with the liberals with the confidence that the party could become the official opposition. thats fine. give me the info and i'll make him a candidate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Party:NDP. Salutation:MP Name:Ken Johnson Brief Bio:A retired star for the Winnipeg Jets, Ken Johnson became the President of the NHLPA at the age of 42. In 2005 he got elected to parliament and just a few months ago he was named leader of the NDP. He has cut the strained relationship with the liberals and has forced an election with the intention of becoming the official opposition or even possibly taking parliament. Age:50 Province:Manitoba Riding:Winnipeg Centre Leadership:5 Integrity:2 Experience:2 Issue:3 Charisma:5 Stamina:5 Debating:5 Avatar:Ken Dryden? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 on second thought, Johnson should be 55. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Updates: I have finished the ridings in: Prince Edward Island Nunavut Northwest Territories Yukon I still need more party leaders. I also need a Prime Minister and leader of the Opposition. Premiers as endorsers would be good too. I am still accepting candidates from everyone, so please submit. I would like to finish this scenario asap but it will only be as good as the help I receive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Newfoundland and Labrador is now done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 New Brunswick is done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 If we go with the Johnson Scenario, the PM must be a relatively weak liberal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 as of now, there is no prime minister! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 as of now, there is no prime minister! What kind of Liberal do you want? I'll make the stats. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I'm thinking along the lines of a Stephane Dion/Paul Martin lame duck from Quebec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 anything is fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red Dog Democrat 9 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Party:Liberal Salutation:Prime Minister Name:Jean Savard Brief Bio:After the resignation of popular PM Marc Charest, Savard has managed to endure crippling scandals, a rise in anger towards incumbents and to make matters worse, the NDP have withdrawn support. Many are angered at the lack of Liberal action against NAFTA and many say the lines between the Liberal and Conservative parties have blurred beyond recognition. Age:60 Province:Quebec Riding:Papineau Leadership:2 Integrity:2 Experience:4 Issue:2 Charisma:3 Stamina:4 Debating:3 Avatar:Paul Martin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matvail2002 803 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Matty, I recommand adding more seats and MP for the third parties to make the scenario more interesting. Party: Canadian Action Salutation: Mr. Name: Paul Harris Brief Bio: Former well known liberal minister between 1964 and 1984, Harris is the unofficial leader of the Canadian Nationalist Ideology and he is an opponant of free trade. Age:78 Province: Ontario Riding: Kingston and the Islands Leadership:4 Integrity:5 Experience:4 Issue:4 Charisma:3 Stamina:2 Debating:3 Avatar: John Turner Party: Marxist-Leninist Salutation: Mr. Name: Gilles David Brief Bio: Current president of the FTQ Trade Union, David is well known for his extreme-left rhetoric. Age:56 Province:Quebec Riding:Laurier-Ste-Marie Leadership:4 Integrity:2 Experience:4 Issue:3 Charisma:3 Stamina:4 Debating:3 Avatar:Gilles Duceppe Party: First Peoples National Salutation: Mr. Name: David Agaluk Brief Bio: A lawyer and former premier of Nunavut, Agaluk is a charismatic first nation nationalist. Age:48 Province: Nunavut Riding: Nunavut Leadership:4 Integrity:4 Experience:4 Issue:4 Charisma:5 Stamina:3 Debating:3 Avatar: Paul Ogaluk Party: Progressive Canadian Salutation: Mr. Name: Brian Smith Brief Bio: A long time former PC MP, Smith was a former Minister of Transport and Finance. Age:60 Province: Yukon Riding: Yukon Leadership:4 Integrity:4 Experience:4 Issue:4 Charisma:5 Stamina:3 Debating:3 Avatar: Brian Mulroney Party: Christian Heritage Salutation: Mr. Name: Ed Van Hoof Brief Bio: The leader of the United Reformed Church of Canada, Van Hoof is known as a charismatic religious figure and social conservative in Western Canada. Age:56 Province: Alberta Riding: Lethbridge Leadership:4 Integrity:4 Experience:3 Issue:4 Charisma:5 Stamina:3 Debating:4 Avatar: Stockwell Day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Ok, in terms of leaders, here is what I still need: Conservative (I have some candidates, but no leader) Bloc Quebecois Independent Marijuana Communist Animal Alliance People's Political Power Please note that I would gladly accept candidates from parties not listed. I could definitely use more Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP members. I am also still looking for some Premiers. This scenario will likely be the basis for many more. We might see some leadership elections with these candidates... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gopprogressive 1,063 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Party: Conservative Salutation: MP Name: Sandra Aquino Brief Bio: A moderate-Conservative from British Columbia, Sandra Aquino considers herself to embody "the best of both worlds" of Red and Blue Toryism. She is the daughter of a Filipino and British immigrants, and achieved success in the corporate world before running for Parliament. She hopes to bring the Conservatives into power after nearly two decades of being in the wilderness. Age:42 Province: British Columbia Riding: Saanich-Gulf Islands Leadership:4 Integrity:3 Experience:2 Issue:4 Charisma:5 Stamina:4 Debating:3 Avatar: Catherine Zeta-Jones Party: Liberal Salutation: PM Name: Patricia McMullen Brief Bio: The successor to Jean Savard, Patricia McMullen is the popular Minister of Finance who managed to implement progressive tax reforms while increasing funds for social services. However, her fiscal prudence has been called into question by the threat of long-term deficits and complaints by business leaders of her previous "stealth" tax increases. However, she hopes to keep the Liberals in power by stressing her commitment to preserving the values of tolerance and a strong social safety net. Age: 59 Province: Toronto (Ontario) Riding: Toronto Centre Leadership:4 Integrity:2 Experience:5 Issue:4 Charisma:4 Stamina:3 Debating:3 Avatar: Mary McAleese Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gopprogressive 1,063 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 What are the major issues in this scenario? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mz452 20 Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gopprogressive 1,063 Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 So Matty, what are the issues in this scenario? Just curious. Do you need any help? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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