Green Party engaging in politics of bygone era with new war room hire
OTTAWA—What is Elizabeth May thinking? Bob Fife tweeted that Warren Kinsella, former Liberal surrogate, will be joining the war room of the Green Party for the 2019 election. Kinsella made a name for himself as part of Jean Chrétien’s campaign team more than two decades ago. Somehow it does not seem to bother the Green […]
Opposition MPs skirt top soldier, place blame for DND ‘chaos’ on Trudeau, Sajjan
Opposition MPs are pointing the finger at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan for their “mismanaged” military leadership, which has created “instability” among the DND leadership. The Conservatives say the directions coming from Mr. Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Mr. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) has created “turmoil” in the Canadian Forces. “We have […]
Alberta inquiry into ‘foreign-funded’ anti-energy industry groups latest chapter in ‘misdirected attacks,’ says charity
Alberta’s inquiry into what its premier calls a “well-funded foreign campaign” against its energy industry is an attempt to put a “chill” on activism that could spill over into this fall’s federal election, say academics. Premier Jason Kenney announced the launch of the $2.5-million public inquiry on July 4, to look into “foreign special interests […]
Singh looks to defend Quebec seats in weeklong tour across province
As federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh continues his tour across Quebec, where he’ll be defending the party’s remaining foothold in the province, pollsters say he should tread carefully when confronted with questions about the contentious secularism bill recently passed. Mr. Singh, who began his week in Montreal, has been hitting key ridings in cities, including […]
Conservatives and Scheer falling behind in Ontario, suggests Campaign Research poll
The Liberal Party has gained an advantage of seven percentage points over the federal Conservatives in the province of Ontario, according to a recent online poll by Campaign Research, reversing the lead the official opposition had in the province from last month, and helping the Grits to take their first lead over the Tories nationwide—by […]
New chief of staff for Public Services Minister Qualtrough
Public Services and Procurement Minister Carla Qualtrough has a new chief of staff in her office following Matt Stickney’s exit to join the Liberal Party’s national campaign team last month. Mr. Stickney marked his last day in Ms. Qualtrough’s office on June 17 and has since joined the federal Liberal Party’s headquarters as the national […]
Despite Greens’ rising popularity, NDP and Bloc more likely to hold balance of power in next House: pollster Lyle
Although the Green Party is recording historic highs in public opinion polls and has made recent gains in a byelection and some provincial elections, pollster Greg Lyle predicts the New Democrats and the Bloc will likely be more influential if a minority government is elected in October’s federal election. “We take it with a grain […]
Federal parties are racing against time and losing
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Canada’s three main federal political parties have all managed to squander one of their most valuable resources—time. And yes, time is a resource, one that’s just as valuable as other political resources—money, organizational support, good candidates— if not more so. After all, it takes time to raise money, it takes time to raise awareness […]
Former Hill staffer Kim overseeing federal Liberals’ candidate-vetting process
A former Liberal Hill staffer is overseeing the federal Grits’ candidate-vetting process for the governing party, which, as of last week, has nominated 212 of 338 candidates across the country. Suh Kim, a former chief of staff to then-Liberal MP Bill Graham, is in charge of giving would-be candidates the green light, said Braeden Caley, […]
So campaign 2019, the ‘Low Blows Election’ has begun
HALIFAX—So campaign 2019, the “Low Blows Election” has begun. Recently, a widely viewed news clip showed the president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, rebuffing Justin Trudeau’s proffered handshake at the G20. The image made the PM look like a friendless kid trying to make nice on the first day of school and striking out. It was […]
