1 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen Teskey brave strong winds and freezing rain as they disembark their plane in Montreal, Quebec January 18, 2006. Harper campaigned earlier in the day in Toronto then flew to Montreal for an evening election rally. REUTERS/Andy Clark 2 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin delivers a speech during a rally in Milton, Ontario January 18, 2006. Canada's opposition Conservatives widened their lead over the ruling Liberals nationwide but lost some ground in vote-rich Ontario, a poll published on Wednesday showed. But a second survey showed a narrowing gap between the two parties, casting doubt over whether the Conservatives have the votes to win a parliamentary majority in the Jan. 23 federal election. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 3 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin's campaign bus leaves a rally as supporters of local Liberal and Conservative candidates gather outside in Milton, Ontario January 18, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 4 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) waves from his campaign bus as supporters of Conservative candidate and former Member of Parliament Garth Turner protest in Milton, Ontario January 18, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 5 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper (C) addresses supporters during an election rally in a brewery and pub in Toronto, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper campaigned in the Toronto area before going onto Montreal. REUTERS/Andy Clark 6 A Metro Toronto police officer stands in front of a large photo of Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper painted on the side of Harper's campaign bus outside a brewery and pub in Toronto, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper was attending a rally inside the pub and the officer was outside to help direct traffic around the bus. REUTERS/Andy Clark 7 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper (C) addresses supporters during an election rally in a Toronto brewery and pub, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper campaigned in the Toronto are before going onto Montreal. REUTERS/Andy Clark 8 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) talks to taxi drivers while campaigning in Toronto, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper spent the morning in Toronto before going onto Montreal. REUTERS/Andy Clark 9 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) walks past a Liberal election sign while doing a television interview in his old neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper lived in the area of Leaside in Toronto. On the left is television reporter Kevin Newman. REUTERS/Andy Clark 10 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) makes his way through a crowd of supporters during a rally in Kitchener, Ontario January 18, 2006. Martin, staring electoral defeat in the face, tried to portray his Conservative rival as a scary extremist on Wednesday but was later forced to defend him after yet another gaffe hit the Liberal campaign. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 11 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper (C) addresses supporters during an election rally in a brewery and pub in Toronto, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper campaigned in the Toronto area before going into Montreal. REUTERS/Andy Clark 12 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) walks past a Liberal election sign while doing a television interview in his old neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario January 18, 2006. Harper lived in the area of Leaside in Toronto. At left is television reporter Kevin Newman. REUTERS/Andy Clark 13 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (2nd R) pours a cup of coffee while Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove (R) watches during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 14 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin greets supporters during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 15 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) embraces Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 16 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) embraces Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 17 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) listens to Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove speak during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 18 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin poses for a photo with a supporter during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 19 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) speaks to supporters with Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 20 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) listens to Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove (R) speak during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 21 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) speaks to supporters with Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) President Buzz Hargrove during a campaign stop at a restaurant in Strathroy, Ontario January 18, 2006. Support for Canada's Conservatives has surged to 25 percent in the French-speaking province of Quebec from 9 percent last month with most gains at the expense of the separatist Bloc Quebecois, according to a poll published on Wednesday. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 22 NDP Leader Jack Layton, accompanied by Dartmouth-Cole Harbour candidate Peter Mancini, right, Halifax West candidate Alan Hill, left, and Halifax candidate Alexa McDonough, addresses supporters at a pub in Dartmouth, Canada, during a campaign stop on Tuesday Jan. 17, 2006. (AP Photo/CP,Andrew Vaughan) 23 A young boy watches Canadian Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper speak to supporters during an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper attended the rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 24 Canadian Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper speaks to supporters during an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper attended the rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 25 Supporters wave signs and cheer while Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper speaks during an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper held a rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 26 Canadian Conservative party leader Stephen Harper delivers his campaign speech at a large rally in Burlington, Canada, on Tuesday Jan. 17, 2006. (AP Photo/CP,Tom Hanson) 27 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) greets former Ontario Premier Bill Davis during a rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper attended the rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. Harper, riding public support almost unimaginable at the start of the country's election campaign, told voters on Tuesday not to be afraid of giving him a majority government. REUTERS/Andy Clark 28 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper holds six-month-old Kaitlyn Brown in his arms during an election campaign rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper attended the rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. Harper, riding public support almost unimaginable at the start of the country's election campaign, told voters on Tuesday not to be afraid of giving him a majority government. REUTERS/Andy Clark 29 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) greets supporters during an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper held a rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 30 Canadian Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper speaks to supporters during an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper held a rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 31 Canadian Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper speaks to supporters during an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 17, 2006. Harper held a rally in Toronto after spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 32 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin listens to a question during a campaign stop at the Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 33 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin listens to a question during a campaign stop at the Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 34 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses while speaking during a campaign stop at a Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 35 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin speaks during a campaign stop at a Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 36 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin listens to a question during a campaign stop at the Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 37 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin, framed by lens flare caused by a spotlight, pauses during a campaign stop at a Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 38 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin listens to a question during a campaign stop at the Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 39 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) reacts to applause at the start of a campaign stop at a Native American heritage centre in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 40 A damaged campaign sign for Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin in seen in his Montreal riding of Lasalle-Emard January 17, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Shaun Best 41 A damaged campaign sign for Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin is seen in his Montreal riding of Lasalle-Emard January 17, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Shaun Best 42 A snow covered campaign sign for Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin is seen in his Montreal riding of Lasalle-Emard January 17, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Shaun Best 43 A pedestrian passes a campaign sign for Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin in his Montreal riding of Lasalle-Emard January 17, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Shaun Best 44 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper checks the controls of a commuter ferry before crossing the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City to Levis, Quebec January 17, 2006. Harper, riding public support almost unimaginable at the start of Canada's election campaign, told voters on Tuesday not to be afraid of giving him a majority government. REUTERS/Andy Clark 45 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters while attending an election rally in Beauce, Quebec January 17, 2006. Harper, riding public support almost unimaginable at the start of Canada's election campaign, told voters on Tuesday not to be afraid of giving him a majority government. REUTERS/Andy Clark 46 A supporter of Candian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper holds up a sign denouncing Prime Minister Paul Martin during a Harper election rally in Beauce, Quebec January 17, 2006. Canada's Conservative Party, long shut out of the populous province of Quebec, now has a strong polling lead in a couple of districts and won the endorsement of La Presse newspaper on Tuesday. REUTERS/Andy Clark 47 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin waits to deliver a speech during a campaign stop at a renewable energy manufacturer in Burnaby, British Columbia January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 48 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin waits to deliver a speech during a campaign stop at a renewable energy manufacturer in Burnaby, British Columbia January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 49 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin waits to deliver a speech during a campaign stop at a renewable energy manufacturer in Burnaby, British Columbia January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 50 Michael Ignatieff, seen here in 2004, may be the best hope as a potential leader to rebuild a beleaguered ruling Liberal Party and unite a fractured Canada, according to his fans.(AFP/ANP/File) 51 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (R) greets workers during a campaign stop at a renewable energy manufacturer in Burnaby, British Columbia January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 52 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) inspects a circuit board during a campaign stop at a renewable energy manufacturer in Burnaby, British Columbia January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 53 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (R) tours a renewable energy manufacturer during a campaign stop in Burnaby, British Columbia January 17, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 54 Stephen Harper of the Conservartive Party. A majority of Canadians would welcome the election of a Conservative government on January 23 after 12 years of Liberal rule, according to a poll.(AFP/File/David Boily) 55 Canada's Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters while attending an election rally in Levis, Quebec January 17, 2006. Canada's Conservative Party, long shut out of the populous province of Quebec, now has a strong polling lead in a couple of districts and won the endorsement of La Presse newspaper on Tuesday. REUTERS/Andy Clark 56 Canada's Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters while attending an election rally in Levis, Quebec January 17, 2006. Canada's Conservative Party, long shut out of the populous province of Quebec, now has a strong polling lead in a couple of districts and won the endorsement of La Presse newspaper on Tuesday. REUTERS/Andy Clark 57 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) stands with accordian player Irving Blaney while Harper was attending an election rally in Levis, Quebec January 17, 2006. Harper was spending the day campaigning in Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 58 Canada's Jacques Villeneuve drives a hybrid chassis C24B BMW-Sauber Formula One car into the pit lane as smoke pours out at the Ricardo Tormo racetrack in Cheste, near Valencia eastern Spain, January 17, 2006. The smoke was caused by an engine cover overheating after an electronic problem jammed the gearbox in first gear during the training session. The new BMW-Sauber Formula One team presented their first car, the F1.06 on Tuesday with the aim of winning races within three years. REUTERS/Heino Kalis 59 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (R) acknowledges applause during a rally in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 60 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin gestures towards local candidates during a rally in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 61 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin delivers a speech during a rally in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 62 The election campaign bus for Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper is framed by the arches of the Chateau Frontenac in old Quebec City January 16, 2006. Harper campaigned on the east coast before going to Quebec. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 63 The election campaign bus for Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper is parked outside the Chateau Frontenac in old Quebec City January 16, 2006. Harper campaigned on the east coast before going to Quebec. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 64 Canada's NDP Leader Jack Layton checks the competition as he races host Leah Miller (not shown) during a campaign stop on the Much on Demand show at Much Music in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. (AP PHOTO/CP, Andrew Vaughan) 65 Canada's NDP Leader Jack Layton, right, races on an exercise bike with host Leah Miller, left, as he makes a campaign stop on the Much on Demand show at Much Music in Toronto, Monday, Jan. 16, 2006. (AP PHOTO/CP, Andrew Vaughan) 66 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin jokes with photographers as he arrives for a news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 67 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters during an election rally in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island January 16, 2006. REUTERS/Andy Clark 68 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses during a news conference in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 69 Supporter of Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper cheer during an election rally in Saint John, New Brunswick January 16, 2006. Harper campaigned on the east coast before going to Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 70 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) is greeted by Premier of Prince Edward Island Pat Binns upon his arrival in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island January 16, 2006. The man likely to be elected the new Canadian prime minister in a week's time, Harper said on Monday he wants to boost defense spending enough for the world to take notice. On left is Harper's wife Laureen. Harper campaigned on the east coast before heading into Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 71 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) addresses supporters during an election rally in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island January 16, 2006. The man likely to be elected the new Canadian prime minister in a week's time, Harper said on Monday he wants to boost defense spending enough for the world to take notice. Behind Harper are local candidates Tom de Blois (L) and Don Gillis (2nd R) with Harper's wife Laureen (R). Harper campaigned on the east coast before heading into Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 72 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters during an election rally in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island January 16, 2006. The man likely to be elected the new Canadian prime minister in a week's time, Harper said on Monday he wants to boost defense spending enough for the world to take notice. Harper campaigned on the east coast before heading into Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 73 An elderly women walks between Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper (R) and a supporter during an election rally in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island January 16, 2006. The man likely to be elected the new Canadian prime minister in a week's time, Harper said on Monday he wants to boost defense spending enough for the world to take notice. REUTERS/Andy Clark 74 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen (R) wave from their plane before departing Saint John, New Brunswick January 16, 2006. Harper campaigned on the east coast before heading into Quebec. REUTERS/Andy Clark 75 Supporters of Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper cheer before his entry into an election rally in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island January 16, 2006. The man likely to be elected the new Canadian prime minister in a week's time, Harper, said on Monday he wants to boost defense spending enough for the world to take notice. REUTERS/Andy Clark 76 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin gestures while delivering a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 77 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses while delivering a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 78 Students watch on closed circuit video as Canadian federal NDP leader Jack Layton and his wife fellow candidate Olivia Chow deliver a campaign speech at a college in Toronto January 16, 2006. Canadians go to the polls on January 23, for the first winter election in 25 years. REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski 79 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin delivers a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 80 Canadian federal NDP leader Jack Layton (C) and his wife fellow candidate Olivia Chow are surrounded by the media during a campaign stop at a college in Toronto January 16, 2006. Canadians go to the polls on January 23, for the first winter election in 25 years. REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski 81 Canadian federal NDP leader Jack Layton speaks to journalism and media students during a campaign stop at a college in Toronto January 16, 2006. Canadians go to the polls on January 23, for the first winter election in 25 years. REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski 82 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses while delivering a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 83 Canadian federal NDP leader Jack Layton (L) and his wife, fellow candidate Olivia Chow, arrive for a campaign stop at a college in Toronto January 16, 2006. Canadians go to the polls on January 23 for the first winter election in 25 years. REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski 84 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin waits in his seat after delivering a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 85 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin delivers a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 86 Canadian federal NDP leader Jack Layton reads a campaign speech from a teleprompter during a stop at a college in Toronto January 16, 2006. Canadians go to the polls for the first winter election in 25 years. REUTERS/J.P. Moczulski 87 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) jokes with journalists as he walks back to his hotel after delivering a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 88 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin delivers a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade in Vancouver, British Columbia January 16, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 89 Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper seen here speaking during a French language televised debate in Montreal, 10 January 2006. Polls, editorials, even Liberal Party insiders point to a win by opposition Conservatives, led by Harper, when Canadians vote in one week.(AFP/File) 90 Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) visits the waterfront of Saint John, New Brunswick with local area canadidate John Wallace January 16, 2006. Canada's opposition Conservatives have taken a huge lead over the ruling Liberals and will have little trouble winning the January election, two new polls showed on Monday. Harper later travelled to Prince Edward Island. REUTERS/Andy Clark 91 Canada's Conservative leader Stephen Harper (C) walks along the waterfront with his wife Laureen (L) and local candidiate John Wallace in Saint John, New Brunswick January 16, 2006. Canada's opposition Conservatives have taken a huge lead over the ruling Liberals and will have little trouble winning the January election, two new polls showed on Monday. Harper later travelled to Prince Edward Island. REUTERS/Andy Clark 92 Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper attends an election rally in Saint John, New Brunswick January 16, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 93 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) talks to comedian Rick Mercer onboard Harper's campaign plane in Ottawa before flying to Saint John, New Brunsick in Canada January 15, 2006. REUTERS/Andy Clark 94 Joel Antonides, 4, is surrounded by adults including Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) during a small election rally in Huntsville, Ontario January 14, 2005. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 95 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper leaves his campaign plane in a snowfall in Saint John, New Brunswick January 15, 2006. Harper spent the day in Ottawa before flying to the east coast in the evening. REUTERS/Andy Clark 96 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) and his wife Laureen disembark their campaign plane in Saint John, New Brunswick January 15, 2006. Harper spent the day in Ottawa before flying to the east coast in the evening. REUTERS/Andy Clark 97 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts during a rally in Edmonton, Canada January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 98 Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Anne McLellan reacts to applause during a campaign rally in Edmonton, Canada January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 99 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper sits in a campaign plane reading after a late night arrival in Saint John, New Brunswick January 15, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 100 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (front L) greets deputy leader Anne McLellan (R) during a rally in Edmonton, Canada January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 101 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses during a rally in Edmonton, Canada January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 102 Liberal Leader Paul Martin waves to supporters at a rally in Edmonton, Canada, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Canadians head to the poll on Monday Jan. 23 for a federal election. (AP Photo/Paul Chiasson,CP) 103 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts during a rally in Edmonton, Canada January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 104 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (R) greets supporters during a rally in Edmonton, Canada January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 105 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin leaves his campaign plane after arriving in Edmonton January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 106 A young boy (L) applauds Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (centre R) during an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 107 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters during an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 108 Conservative Leader Stephen Harper delivers a passionate speech at a campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec, Canada, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Harper and his team are heading east first to start off their last week of the federal election campaign. (AP Photo/Tom Hanson,CP) 109 Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is greeted by supporters upon his arrival for a campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec, Canada, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2006. Harper and his team are heading east first to start off their last week of the federal election campaign. (AP Photo/Tom Hanson,CP) 110 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (front 2nd L) reacts to the attention given to him by bright television lights and camera flashes while attending an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 111 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (centre R) addresses supporters during an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 112 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) is greeted by supporters as he arrives for a an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 113 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters during an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election January 23, 2006. REUTERS/Andy Clark 114 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) is greeted by supporters as he arrives for an election campaign rally in Buckingham, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will go to the polls in a federal election January 23, 2006. REUTERS/Andy Clark 115 New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton arrives at a a rally at Algoma University College as he campaigns in MP Tony Martin's riding in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday Jan. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Andrew Vaughan,CP) 116 New Democratic Party Leader Jack Layton greets supporters as he campaigns in MP Tony Martin's riding in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, on Sunday Jan. 15, 2006. (AP Photo/Andrew Vaughan,CP) 117 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) pauses during a rally in North Bay, Ontario January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 118 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) delivers a speech during a rally in North Bay, Ontario January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 119 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin's campaign plane is de-iced before take-off in Montreal, Quebec January 15, 2006. Martin will be making campaign stops in North Bay, Ontario and Edmonton, Alberta before spending the night in Vancouver, British Columbia. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 120 (L-R) New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton, Stephen Harper of the Conservartive Party, Prime Minister Paul Martin of the Liberal Party, and Gilles Duceppe of the Bloc Quebecois prepare for their televised debate (French language) in Montreal, January 10. Canada's vast and economically important west could gain a greater role on the national stage in next week's vote, and failure to do so could fuel budding separatist sentiment there, experts say.(AFP/File/David Boily) 121 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin looks at the net before sinking a basketball prior to making a campaign announcement at a community centre in Montreal January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 122 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters during a campaign rally in North Bay, Ontario, January 14, 2006. Harper spent the day campaigning in Ontario before returning to Ottawa. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 123 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) poses for a photo during a campaign stop at a community centre in Montreal January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 124 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin waits to be introduced at a press conference in Laval, Quebec January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 125 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin catches a basketball before sinking it in the net prior to making a campaign announcement at a community centre in Montreal January 15, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 126 Canada's Prime Minister and liberal leader Paul Martin waves to supporters as he boards his campaign bus after a rally in Montreal Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006.(AP PHOTO/CP, Ryan Remiorz) 127 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (front R) raises the arm of Liberal candidate Denis Coderre during a rally in Brossard, Quebec January 14, 2006. Martin is in the Montreal area to hold rallies with candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 128 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper addresses supporters during a campaign rally in North Bay, Ontario, January 14, 2006. Harper spent the day campaigning in Ontario before returning to Ottawa. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 129 Taylor Vaillancourt (R), 6, plugs her ears from the noise as people cheer for Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) during a campaign rally in North Bay, Ontario January 14, 2006. Harper spent the day campaigning in Ontario before returning to Ottawa. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 130 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses during a campaign rally in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in the Montreal area to hold rallies with candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 131 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts to applause during a campaign rally in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in the Montreal area to hold rallies with candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 132 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin waves as he boards his campaign bus following a rally at a restaurant in Brossard, Quebe, January 14, 2006. Martin is in the Montreal area to hold rallies with candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 133 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) hugs local candidate and current Liberal Member of Parliament Pablo Rodriguez during a campaign rally in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in Montreal to hold rallies with area candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 134 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin claps thunder-sticks together during a campaign rally in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in Montreal to hold rallies with area candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 135 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) stops to chat with 14-month-old Julia Caswell and her father Adam during a rally in Huntsville, Ontario January 14, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 136 Joel Antonides, 4, is surrounded by adults including Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) during a small election rally in Huntsville, Ontario January 14, 2006. On the left is local Conservative candidate Tony Clement and Harper's wife Laureen on the right. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 137 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen walk to a rally at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario January 14, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 138 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) speaks during a rally with Foreign Affairs Minister and local candidate Pierre Pettigrew in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in Montreal to hold rallies with area candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 139 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) reacts to applause during a rally with Foreign Affairs Minister and local candidate Pierre Pettigrew (R) in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in Montreal to hold rallies with area candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 140 Liberal leader and Canada's Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) reacts to applause at the start of a rally with Foreign Affairs Minister and local candidate Pierre Pettigrew (R) in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in Montreal to hold rallies with area candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 141 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) raises Foreign Affairs Minister and local candidate Pierre Pettigrew's arm during a rally in Montreal January 14, 2006. Martin is in Montreal to hold rallies with area candidates and cabinet ministers. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 142 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) passes Muskoka Town Crier Bruce Kruger (C) while attending a small party rally at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario January 14, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 143 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper and his wife Laureen walk to a rally at the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario January 14, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 144 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin speaks to students at Concordia University in Montreal January 14, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 145 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses while speaking to students at Concordia University in Montreal January 14, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 146 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses while speaking at a rally in Hamilton, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 147 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts to applause during a rally in Hamilton, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 148 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) smiles as he is applauded during a rally in Hamilton, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 149 A young supporter of Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper listens to his speech during a rally in Barrie, Ontario north of Toronto January 13, 2006. Harper unveiled his election platform earlier in the day. REUTERS/Andy Clark 150 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses during a news conference in Hamilton, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 151 Canadian Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal party Paul Martin speaks to the press in a file photo from 2005. Canada's Conservative Party, riding the wave of a Liberal government scandal, will come close to an absolute majority in parliament in the January 23 election, according to a poll(AFP/File/Bill Grimshaw) 152 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (front L) gestures while speaking to supporters at a coffee shop in Brantford, Ontario, January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 153 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) helps seven-year-old Abbey Stairs skate during a campaign stop in Caledonia, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 154 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper during the unveiling of the party's spending plan in Oakville, Ontario January 13, 2006. The Conservative Party, projected in polls to win the January 23 election, unveiled a five-year spending plan that would yield C$22.74 billion ($19.6 billion) in budget surpluses, plus C$15 billion in debt repayments. REUTERS/Andy Clark 155 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper speaks during the unveiling of the party's spending plan in Oakville, Ontario January 13, 2006. The Conservative Party, projected in polls to win the January 23 election, unveiled a five-year spending plan that would yield C$22.74 billion ($19.6 billion) in budget surpluses, plus C$15 billion in debt repayments. REUTERS/Andy Clark 156 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (R) greets school children after a campaign rally in St. Catharines, Ontario January 13, 2006. Polls show Canada's Conservatives will defeat the Liberals, who have been in power since late 1993, in the federal election on January 23 unless there is a sudden surge in support for the ruling party. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 157 Combination photos shows Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper answering questions during a news conference following the unveiling of the party's spending plan in Oakville, Ontario January 13, 2006. The Conservative Party, projected in polls to win the January 23 election, unveiled a five-year spending plan that would yield C$22.74 billion ($19.6 billion) in budget surpluses, plus C$15 billion in debt repayments. REUTERS/Andy Clark 158 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) greets school children following a campaign rally in St. Catharines, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 159 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) talks to Michael Cestnick, 8, and his mother Carolyn (L) after the unveiling of his party's spending plan during a ceremony in Oakville, Ontario January 13, 2006. The Conservative Party, projected in polls to win the January 23 election, unveiled a five-year spending plan that would yield C$22.74 billion ($19.6 billion) in budget surpluses, plus C$15 billion in debt repayments. REUTERS/Andy Clark 160 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin stops to talk with school children following a campaign rally in St. Catharines, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 161 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper answers questions during a news conference following the unveiling of the party's spending plan in Oakville, Ontario January 13, 2006. The Conservative Party, projected in polls to win the January 23 election, unveiled a five-year spending plan that would yield C$22.74 billion ($19.6 billion) in budget surpluses, plus C$15 billion in debt repayments. REUTERS/Andy Clark 162 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin stops to talk with school children following a campaign rally in St. Catharines, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 163 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) throws a soccer ball in the air while surrounded by school children following a campaign rally in St. Catharines, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 164 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) is surrounded by school children following a campaign rally in St. Catharines, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 165 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper holds up his party's spending plan during an unveiling in Oakville, Ontario January 13, 2006. The Conservative Party, projected in polls to win the January 23 election, unveiled a five-year spending plan that would yield C$22.74 billion ($19.6 billion) in budget surpluses, plus C$15 billion ($13 billion) in debt repayments. REUTERS/Andy Clark 166 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (L) speaks during a campaign stop at the Niagara Falls Fire Services in Niagara Falls, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 167 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (front 2nd R) speaks during a campaign stop at the Niagara Falls Fire Services in Niagara Falls, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 168 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts while sitting in a fire truck during a campaign stop at the Niagara Falls Fire Services in Niagara Falls, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 169 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts after honking a fire truck's horn during a campaign stop at the Niagara Falls Fire Services in Niagara Falls, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 170 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin reacts after honking a fire truck's horn during a campaign stop at the Niagara Falls Fire Services in Niagara Falls, Ontario January 13, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 171 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (R) shares a laugh with Canadian Broadcasting Corporation anchor Peter Mansbridge before the start of a town hall meeting in Guelph, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 172 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) greets supporters while attending an election rally in Toronto, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 173 Canadian Liberal leader Paul Martin tries his hand at bartending as he pours beer at an Irish Pub during a campaign stop in Guelph, Canada, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/CP,Ryan Remiorz) 174 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pours a draft beer from the tap during a campaign stop at a pub in Guelph, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 175 Canadian Liberal leader Paul Martin tries his hand at bartending as he hands out pints at an Irish Pub during a campaign stop in Guelph, Canada, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006. (AP Photo/CP,Ryan Remiorz) 176 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin waves as he boards his bus while leaving a campaign event in Guelph, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 177 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pours a draft beer from the tap during a campaign stop at a pub in Guelph, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 178 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pours a draft beer from the tap during a campaign stop at a pub in Guelph, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 179 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper sits in his campaign bus talking on the phone after arriving in Toronto, Ontario January 12, 2006. Harper spent the day campaigning on the east coast and central Canada. Canadians go the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 180 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (R) and his wife Laureen leave their campaign plane in Toronto, Ontario January 12, 2006. Harper campaigned on the east coast and Toronto. Canadians go to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Andy Clark 181 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) addresses a rally at a local riding office in Burlington, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 182 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin (C) addresses a rally at a local riding office in Burlington, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 183 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is greeted by children following a rally in Burlington, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 184 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is greeted by children before a rally in Burlington, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 185 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin is greeted by children following a rally in Burlington, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 186 Liberal leader and Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses before the start of a television interview in Toronto January 12, 2006. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 187 Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper, seen here in 2005. The Conservative Party, which leads polls in Canada's election campaign, dumped a candidate who is embroiled in controversy over smuggling charges.(AFP/File/Normand Blouin) 188 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) chats with 11-month-old Danya Braun while her parents Jordan (2nd L) and Anna chat with Laureen Harper (L) during an election campaign stop at their home in Halifax, Nova Scotia January 12, 2006. REUTERS/Andy Clark 189 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) visits with Jordan (L) and Anna Braun in their house during an election campaign stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, January 12, 2006. Sitting on Harper's knee is the Brauns' 11-month-old baby Danya. REUTERS/Andy Clark 190 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (L) visits Jordan (R) and Anna Braun in their house during an election campaign stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia January 12, 2006. Sitting on Harper's knee is the Brauns' 11-month-old baby Danya. REUTERS/Andy Clark 191 Canadian Conservative leader Stephen Harper (L) and his wife Laureen board their election campaign plane at dawn in Fredericton, New Brunswick January 12, 2006. The couple were on their way to campaign stops in Halifax and Toronto. REUTERS/Andy Clark 192 Canadian Conservative Party leader Stephen Harper (C) and his wife Laureen (L) visit Jordan (2nd L) and Anna Braun in their house during an election campaign stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia, January 12, 2006. Sitting on Harper's knee is the Brauns' 11-month-old baby Danya. REUTERS/Andy Clark 193 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses during a campaign event in Markham, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 194 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses during a campaign event in Markham, Ontario January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 195 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin has make-up applied during a break in a television interview in Toronto, January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election on January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 196 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin listens to a question during a television interview in Toronto January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 197 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses before the start of a television interview in Toronto January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie 198 Liberal leader and Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin pauses before the start of a television interview in Toronto January 12, 2006. Canadians will head to the polls in a federal election January 23. REUTERS/Chris Wattie