Some party housing promises get passing grade from economists, but immigration and supply key factors
The big parties’ promised tweaks to mortgage rules and help for new homebuyers could help some people get ahead, say economists, but tackling supply and demand is the best way to manage a hot market. The federal government should be twisting the arm of municipalities to change zoning rules to allow more highrise buildings, duplexes, […]
Faith Goldy flashed hate-linked hand sign in 2017 photo with Conservative candidate Justina McCaffrey
Conservative candidate Justina McCaffrey was photographed in 2017 with far-right activist Faith Goldy as she was giving a hand gesture that has been linked to hate groups. Ms. McCaffrey told The Huffington Post earlier this month she had not seen Ms. Goldy in “several years.” Now the Conservative candidate in Kanata-Carleton, Ont., Ms. McCaffrey posed […]
‘It’s just not what climate leaders do’: protesters demand action at Ottawa climate rally
An estimated 5,000 people took to the streets in Ottawa on Friday to demand stronger climate action, shutting down streets in the city and joining millions more from around the world. The protest in Ottawa was part of a co-ordinated global movement inspired by Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, who headlined the rally […]
Trudeau to attend Montreal climate rally on Friday
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is slated to make an appearance at Friday’s climate rally in Montreal that Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is headlining. Speaking to reporters this morning, Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que). confirmed at a policy announcement in Sudbury, Ont., that he would be attending. “I look forward to marching with thousands of Canadians […]
Conservatives, Liberals rank economy high in immigration file, but diverge on integration, cultural values, says survey
Conservatives and Liberals tend to agree that jobs and the economy should rank high when it comes to the immigration file, but concerns for the plight of refugees and integration of immigrants depends on where one falls on the political spectrum, suggests a new study released today. Whereas many Conservatives prioritize on cultural values, national […]
Missed opportunity if Trudeau a no-show at Montreal climate rally, says pollster
With Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg set to headline a climate protest in Montreal on Friday, some political leaders may use the opportunity to signal the strength of their commitment to addressing climate change, say pollsters. So far, only Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has confirmed her attendance at the climate rally. Spokespersons for the […]
Liberal campaign spinning its wheels: media bus gives the Grits more trouble
As the Liberals were stuck in crisis management mode after the revelation that its leader, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, had previously been photographed wearing brownface and blackface as recently as 2001, the party’s media campaign bus was also stuck—at a campaign stop in Burnaby, B.C., on Sept. 24, to be exact. The campaign bus “bottomed […]
Polls say blackface bombshell didn’t shift much, but could still be a game changer
OTTAWA—Campaigns tend to surprise us these days. The 2015 election started with the NDP leading with the Liberals in third. It ended with a Liberal majority propelled by a sharp rise in youth voter turnout. The 2016 U.S. Presidential campaign was Hillary Clinton’s to lose, which she ended up doing thanks to campaign moments that […]
More candidates could drop out after Sept. 30 deadline, PPC, Greens lead pack so far
The People’s Party of Canada and the Green Party have had the most declared candidates step aside over the last couple months—with reasons ranging from a candidate’s family member being charged with murder, to offensive online comments, to personal reasons, though many remain unexplained—and more candidates could drop out after the Sept. 30 nomination deadline. […]
CIJA, Dairy Farmers lead last lobbyist push before election call
The summer months and final days before the official federal election call didn’t stop some lobbyists from reaching out to government ministers and their staff before the caretaker mode took effect. Lobbying levels in August, the last month ahead of the election call on Sept. 11, dipped by roughly a quarter from the month before. […]
