MPs who won by less than five per cent margin in 2015 in ‘real jeopardy,’ says Ipsos pollster Bricker
The Liberals are heading into the October election holding only a seven-seat majority, and one pollster says ridings carried by less than a five per cent margin are in “real jeopardy,” and those won by about a five per cent margin will be “tight races” in the upcoming campaign. “Lower than five, in real jeopardy. […]
Dominic LeBlanc’s treatment showing encouraging results; will run in October election
Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs, and Internal Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced on June 17 that his cancer treatment is going well, and that he is looking forward to the fast-approaching election. “I’ve completed now three of the treatments. The doctors are extremely happy with the results to date, they are very encouraged,” Mr. LeBlanc said […]
Federal parties should use election as chance to revisit seniors’ benefits
With the 2019 federal election round the corner, issues related to the continuing aging of Canada’s population should come up for discussion. Canada’s population has been aging at an accelerating pace. The proportion of seniors went up from 13.7 per cent in 2006 to 14.8 per cent in 2011 and 16.9 per cent in 2016. […]
Want more diversity in politics? Start by looking at political parties
The 2015 federal election saw a record number of women, Indigenous peoples, and racialized Canadians elected to the House of Commons. When he selected his ministry, Justin Trudeau lauded it as “a cabinet that looks like Canada.” These gains are notable, but they should not be taken for granted. There are still representational gaps: women, […]
Early third-party advertising ‘unintended consequence’ of fixed election dates, says minister
The Toronto Raptors deep push through the playoffs en route to their first NBA championship has offered third-party groups a rare opportunity to get their message in front of tens of millions of Canadians in television spots in the final months leading up to the October election. A record 7.7 million Canadians tuned into watch […]
Managing economic tightrope a make-or-break factor for October
OTTAWA—Embroiled in an uncertain Ontario election campaign back in 2011, then-premier Dalton McGuinty observed: “The polls tell us I’m not the most popular guy in the country. I accept that.” But McGuinty went on to win that election by keeping the focus on the Liberals’ commitment to a moderately activist role in promoting economic growth […]
‘We have to be part of it’: Indigenous MPs say there needs to be better representation
More electoral education, mentorships for rookies, and proactive party policies will help bring about a needed increase in Indigenous representation in federal politics, from the elected-level down, say Indigenous MPs and a former candidate. The last 150 years of Canadian history have shown the devastating impact government policy can have on Indigenous lives, the residential […]
Pharmacare debate a symptom of chronic electoral grandstanding
OTTAWA—On June 12, an advisory council appointed by the Trudeau government recommended the establishment of a universal, single-payer public pharmacare system. When fully actualized in 2027, it is estimated it would cost $15-billion dollars per year. The council was led by Dr. Eric Hoskins, a former Ontario health minister. Hoskins is a well-respected physician and […]
Trudeau lays out case for re-election in Trans Mountain speech
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted the importance of middle class jobs, catalogued his record on the environment, took shots at his Conservative opponents, and evoked the spectre of U.S. President Donald Trump in a campaign-style speech defending his government’s approval of the Trans-Mountain Pipeline Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Trudeau’s lengthy speech, flanked by five cabinet ministers, […]
Rookie GTA Liberal MP Tan quits unexpectedly as Liberal candidate for fall election
Rookie Liberal MP Geng Tan, who represents Don Valley North, Ont., and won the 2015 election with 51.4 per cent of the vote, has announced that he will not seek re-election in the fall federal election to “spend more time with his family.” “After much consideration, I have come to conclusion that time has now […]
