2011 Federal Election: Liberals & Conservatives more similar than they care to admit

It is now official, the Canadian federal election campaigns began yesterday; Canadians will go to the polls in a Federal election on May 2.

While Harper's campaign focuses on the the stability of his government and the success of the Conservative Economic Action Plan, Harper's desperate attempt to delegitimize a possible coalition between the Liberals, the Bloc, and NDP has met accusations of hypocrisy, again, bringing his credibility into question. 

As expected, Ignatieff launched his campaign strongly waging a political vendetta against Harper and the Conservative undemocratic regime. "For five years, Stephen Harper has abused his power. He is out of touch and out of control". 

While Ignatieff attacks Harper's politics of fear and division, Ignatieff applies the same strategy in Montreal. Ignatieff reveals a sense of narcissistic egotism.His message is clear: a vote for the Bloc will surely result a step closer for the Conservatives to regain their position in government. 

More often than not, Harper and Ignatieff seem to mirror one another. Similarities between them are much more pronounced than they care to admit. 

Conservatives and Liberals although ideologically opposed, materialize a dangerous form of political and partisan fetishism while the Bloc Quebecois and the NDP are still open to work together in building a better society.

Perhaps, we should explore the idea of a coalition government. Canada's lack of extensive experience with coalition governments not only provides a chance to examine the possibility for parties working together but also provides an opportunity to reshape a government structure that reflects the changes that are taking place within our national and global societies. As times change, so do political priorities. As political priorities are dictated both by internal and external factors, this marks a great opportunity to build an alternative structural model of government that is more representative, more democratic, and committed to providing more creative solutions national and global challenges Canadians face.