Red-pill populism
Conservative politics and its embrace of populism have merged with toxic masculinity for validation in the mainstream.
Day 25: Leaders debate en français
Plus, the Bank of Canada bets on Canada’s economic future.
Foreign interference didn’t damage our democratic institutions—our institutions did it to themselves
The needless secrecy, selective leaks, political theatre, dark undertone of racism, and the gullible media who ate it up stoked the fears of foreign interference and did harm.
Trade talks more opaque after Canada’s foreign ministry cuts live briefings in wake of media leaks
Global Affairs Canada says it ended live trade briefings because leaks could threaten the final deal, but the department says it has ‘no reason to believe’ that the Canada-Indonesia trade pact was actually affected after reporting by The Hill Times.
What Conservative rally crowds reveal—and why it matters
Showcasing energized supporters at every stop serves not only as momentum-building, but also as a critical internal motivator for the thousands of volunteers.
Do Canadians really want Stephen Harper back?
While the former prime minister remains an icon among the Conservative base, his presence may remind voters of what they didn’t like about him in 2015.
Welcome to ‘Gaffapalooza’
In one of the shortest election campaigns in our history, each of the leaders has proven to be seriously accident-prone.
Canadian election outcome not of ‘pivotal strategic importance’ for China and India, say observers
China is focused on its budding trade war with the U.S., says Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada VP Vina Nadjibulla, but former envoy Guy Saint-Jacques thinks Beijing would still prefer a Liberal government.
Election platform release a ‘pass/fail’ exercise with little reward for expedience, say politicos
Parties must weigh the optimal time to capture voters’ attention with the potential pitfalls caused by even minor errors when deciding on platform-release dates.
Day 24: Poilievre vs. the Charter
Plus, Carney pledges to overhaul defence procurement.
