Federal politics each party "run in the majority of provinces be elected in two" to be the opposition?

Question

I don't think any federal party should be deemed so, if it is not ready to represent it self federally. A party that runs in one province only, shall not be my opposition while I live in "Dog River"! Further more any party that does represent it self across the nation should be recognized. There should be start-up grants for political parties after all it is a business and they will give back millions and millions to some one if they ever reach the pinnacle of government....they all do!!!

there have been ponts raised that I do agree with, but I still have a problem with separatists, I have roots in Quebec and don't believe they should be placed in jeopardy unless I can cast my vote and every Canadian can cast his vote, this is a country first and provinces second...

Answer 1

The official opposition is normally the party with the second greatest amount of seats in parliament. However nothing prevents 2 other parties to merge into one, temporarily, and form an official opposition. When the Bloc formed the official opposition, it was because no other party managed to do it. So be it. Actually they did a fairly good job, even if it was galling.
What is really important is which party governs. And no party representing only one province could get enough seats for that.