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What are we going to do about Stephen Harper? This is a call to ordinary citizens who, like me, have had enough of the prime minister and are thinking ahead to the next federal election, expected in October.

My own aversion to Harper rests primarily on his disregard for the environment. Unlike Harper, I happen to believe we should prioritize the environment over the economy, and I know many who feel the same way. Other Canadians dislike Harper’s government for different reasons, from its treatment of veterans, to its de-funding of important scientific research programs, to its gutting of the CBC.

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Unfortunately, while we may agree that Harper has to go, the splitting of our votes between the Liberals and the NDP will likely result in his party winning a fourth term.

In the 2011 election, the Conservatives were able to win a majority government with just 39.62 per cent of the popular vote, while the Liberals and NDP together garnered 49.54 per cent.