Why don’t we have independent observers in Canadian election polls?
In a world of increasingly polarized politics, independent voices could provide a compelling antidote to the partisan diatribes we hear from all sides when doubts arise.
Feds have ‘duty to protect and warn’ parliamentarians from threats ‘in any form,’ says NDP MP Jenny Kwan
Former CSIS analyst Stephanie Carvin says government, Parliament, and political parties share the responsibility to protect democracy from cyber threats.
The Bloc’s byelection win signified little
Given the anemic turnout, lengthy ballot, and similar names, the byelection results in Montreal may be a harbinger of the future, but they are hardly a guarantee.
Three-term Quebec Liberal MP Robillard not seeking re-election in 2025
Yves Robillard is the 18th Liberal MP to make public his plans not to run again.
NDP growth and Tory ground game spell ‘doomsday’ scenario for Liberals: Nanos
With the NDP holding off a strong Conservative push for a traditionally safe seat in Winnipeg, pundits from both sides argue their party is best positioned to capitalize on Liberal decline.
Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session
Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘to account’ this fall session. Meanwhile, MPs and cabinet ministers tell The Hill Times about their legislative priorities this fall.
Back in action
Plus, byelection day is here.
Expect more antics than ever this fall
If you thought the 44th Parliament was lacking in stunts, grandstanding, and stonewalling thus far, you’re in luck.
Top 25 most influential Conservatives in federal politics
Pierre Poilievre and Jenni Byrne are at the current power structure’s core, but there are other groups of people influencing them, insiders tell The Hill Times.
Trudeau needs a post-byelection game plan
On the heels of the byelection collapse of a Liberal stronghold in June, a loss of another Liberal-held riding would be a big blow to the prime minister’s caché.
