The process in Canada is measured and deliberate. An election is called, but it unfolds over time—a reflection of the system's weight and pace. Consider Kim Campbell. A Conservative who broke the mold by taking her time before declaring an election, she held the reins for 75 days. That measured delay stands in contrast to the norm for Liberals, who move swiftly.
Yet, history has its own record. Sir Charles Tupper, a man of the old guard of Conservatives, led for 68 days before calling an election in 1896. He remained in charge until July 8—even after the vote went against him on June 23—earning him the dubious honor of the shortest tenure as Prime Minister.
This dance of timing tells a story: Conservatives often grasp for power, lingering in office longer before seeking the people's mandate, while Liberals act with brisk decisiveness. The narrative deepens with fiscal records, where Conservatives have seen only two surpluses against eight by their Liberal counterparts—a contrast that fuels the eternal debate. Like a sudden shift in allegiance, where figures once aligned with one view now claim another, Canada's politics remains a study in contrasts—a broken system searching for its true north.
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