Doug Ford: the most successful retail politician in Canada today
As Canadians head to the polls, federal party leaders should examine Doug Ford’s enviable electoral success and borrow a page from his ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and cheerfully.
Ford-Carney relationship could provide federal Liberals with crucial boost in Ontario, says Coletto
Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s positive remarks about Prime Minister Mark Carney weaken Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s change narrative, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Can Poilievre capitalize on Carney’s weak spots?
To derail Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upsurge, Conservatives must adjust their strategy—focusing on unity, the social safety net, and practical policies that confront America head-on.
Fractured Canada-U.S. ties are the backdrop for new wedge issues and higher stakes in the next election
As we saw in 2021, timing and circumstances are crucial, as are the very real impacts of divisive policies.
As the pendulum swings, Tories should be ready to pivot
The Conservative leader need not be who he isn’t, but he might want to show and talk more about where he would take Canada in this uncertain world.
For Carney and Poilievre, it’s go time
Both leaders of the mainstream parties need to demonstrate their credentials for the top job, and their plan to rebuff Donald Trump. An election is the best way for that to happen.
Foreign interference risks must be addressed before voters go to polls, warns democracy watchdog, but Wark says holding off on election right now would be ‘ridiculous’
Democracy Watch is urging federal parties to work together to pass legislation that could help address foreign interference, such as Bill C-65 and Bill C-290, before a federal election is called.
Liberal caucus more focused on getting re-elected in a snap election than on who makes cabinet, say MPs
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark says she has not made a final decision on whether she will run in the next federal election, but plans to ‘help elect as many Liberals’ as possible.
Maverick Newfoundland Liberal MP McDonald says he could reconsider retirement plans if leader calls him
As of last week, 53 MPs from all parties had announced they would not seek re-election. Among them, 35 are Liberals, 10 are Conservatives, four are New Democrats, four are from the Bloc Québécois, and one is an independent.
Ontario results indicate federal election will be dominated by Trump threats, economic issues, say observers
Only 45 per cent of eligible voters cast a ballot in last month’s provincial election, up only slightly from the record-low turnout in 2022.
