While that may be a somewhat facetious question, it is a reflection of the interest that most people have in the possibility. According to a poll conducted recently by the Liberals, only 15% of Canadians follow what’s going on at the federal political level on a regular basis. If you are reading this Communiqué you’re probably among that number. At first glance, you might wonder why we’re talking about an election less than three years after the last one. The government has been able to carry on with its legislative program for the most part without too much difficulty, in spite of it being in a minority situation. There appear to be no compelling issues that would warrant a national debate about the future of the country. In fact, the Conservatives and the Liberals are almost carbon copies of each other in terms of big government, deficit spending and social policies. The differences are only nuanced, and that may very well be part of a deliberate strategy on the part of the Conservatives to become the new “Natural Governing Party.” While the talk of a possible spring election here in Canada has been pushed off the front pages for the past week on account of the events taking place in North Africa and the Middle East, I’d like to make a connection between the two. In places like Tunisia and Egypt, there has been little political freedom for decades and any so-called democratic elections have been largely a sham. Precipitated by a singular act of one person in Tunisia, the people have risen up against an authoritarian regime and demanded changes. This has now spread to other Arab countries such as Egypt and even Yemen (and perhaps more to follow). What I want to focus on is the grassroots nature of the uprisings and the perception that individuals working together can make a difference when united in a common cause. What has that to do with Canada and its political situation today, you might ask. Surely you’re not advocating some kind of uprising? No, I’m not. What I’m suggesting is that we need a grassroots movement of Christians from across this country to join the only distinctly Christian party which is prepared to stand up for truth and justice and life. A party which is not afraid to declare its opposition to anti-life policies related to abortion, euthanasia and the like. The attention of the existing big-tent parties and the media will be gained when united support for CHP candidates across this country may deny them coveted seats. Then, they’ll pay attention to the Better Solutions CHP Canada offers to Canadians. Won’t you commit to this movement and invite your fellow Christians and fellow Canadians to do the same? We don’t fear an election, but we want it fought on the basis of substantive issues which truly matter to us and to the future of this great country of ours.