Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/40th Canadian federal election

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40th Canadian federal election

Like the article up for AFD on the 40th Parliament, this is a pure case of Wikipedia is not a crystal ball. Will this election happen? Yes. But other than that there is no way to know when it will happen, especially since the 39th election is less than a week old! Let's at least wait until a writ is dropped, or Harper makes an indication he may call an election. 23skidoo 05:50, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment I'm not sure how this is a pure case of Wikipedia is not a crystal ball. Specifically which part of it applies to this case and rules it out as an appropriate article? Wikipedia is not a crystal ball specifically mentions that 2008 U.S. presidential election is an appropriate topic, so how is the next US federal election any different from the next Canadian federal election? (other then one having a specific date and the other not) Tnikkel 06:16, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Weak keep. Personally I feel it is far too early for this type of article but this event will happen, much like 2024.
  • Delete. As noted on the Parliament page, this election actually may not happen, at least in the expected form, if there is a soveriegnty vote in Quebec and Yes takes it. I doubt it, but we have crystal ball for reasons of this sort. Marskell 08:46, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep. "Next" (and, for very important elections, maybe even "next but one") elections, particularly for important legislatures are notable, and not crystal ball-like. Batmanand 09:58, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep. The next future elections exist as articles for a variety of countries, and I see no reason to delete this one. —Nightstallion (?) 10:57, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Delete. As per Marskell, and its existence before an election call can be considered a form of lack of neutrality. Merosonox 11:12, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep based on clear precident for certain elections. Also, its worth noting certain signficant election related events, such as party nominations, will likely happen before an official election call (since everybody wants to be ready for what they know will happen). It wouldn't make much sense to delete this today, only to recreate a little later. --Rob 11:52, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep Very important upcoming election. CalJW 13:20, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Keep but remove speculation from the article. It should only state facts, not what may or may not happen. Peyna 15:31, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Comment I can't believe this article is being supported. If that's the case maybe someone should create articles for the 41st, 42nd, 43rd, 44th ... we have to draw the line somewhere! 23skidoo 16:01, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
    • Quite simple, we draw the line at the next election. Just make sure the article gives cites for any kind of speculation, etc. Quoting from WP:NOT:

Individual scheduled or expected future events should only be included if the event is notable and almost certain to take place. If preparation for the event isn't already in progress, speculation about it must be well documented. Examples of appropriate topics include 2008 U.S. presidential election, and 2012 Summer Olympics. A schedule of future events may also be appropriate.

Peyna 16:44, 29 January 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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