Change is in the air: number of MPs not reoffering highest in last 25 years
Roughly 18.3 per cent of incumbent MPs aren’t running for re-election this year, and the reasons why are varied.
Day four: Poilievre tackles his Quebec problem
Plus, Carney’s defence platform, and the questions it raises.
Stretch between potential April 2 U.S. tariffs and voting day will be ‘critical’ to the election outcome, say political players
With the U.S. president’s April 2 tariffs looming, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to call an early election is a high-stakes gamble that could backfire, says Innovative Research president Greg Lyle.
Gaming out the first period
Some important things could be revealed over the course of the first two weeks of the 45th election campaign.
The NDP is dithering on the fringes of survival
This election, the NDP is fighting to survive, therefore it can’t do anything for us.
Trump’s most despised adversary has an election
It’s beyond troubling that Canada is always being singled out for its supposedly nasty negotiating stance, and alleged unfair trading relationship with Americans.
Election a chance for party leaders to be the adults in the room
Elections are naturally a divisive time. Although the tenor of the campaign and the country currently highlights a call for unity in the face of an external threat, the underlying goal of any election is to split voters into teams and see who ultimately comes out ahead. But as politicians of—almost—every stripe tap into the […]
Day three: Carney tours Nova Scotia, Poilievre in the GTA
Plus, what our top officials had to say about foreign interference in the election.
New riding map gives Tories slight boost compared to 2021 election
The Conservatives could have won seven extra seats if the 2021 election had been contested using the 2025 electoral boundaries, though it would not have been enough to deny the Liberals minority government.
Election process ‘robust,’ but security partners will be ‘on the lookout’ as Canada heads to the polls, says chief electoral officer
Stéphane Perrault shared changes to this year’s federal election voting process, including measures to expand Indigenous and student access across Canada.
