‘Not surprising’ Trudeau regrets breaking electoral reform pledge as Conservatives soar, says Fair Vote Canada
The prime minister’s comments on electoral reform on the Uncommons podcast were part of a larger communications strategy to talk to ‘niche’ audiences, says former Liberal staffer Muhammed Ali.
Whither the centrist option?
The state of our politics may have centrist Canadians dreaming of the different electoral system the Trudeau government promised, but ultimately failed to deliver.
Federal messaging, concerns bleed into campaigns as three provinces head to polls
Leaders seeking re-election in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan paint opponents as Trudeau allies, while BC Conservatives adopt similar messaging to Poilievre.
Despite plunging polling numbers, some Liberal MPs put on a brave face
Meanwhile, Liberal pundit Scott Reid said on Sept. 29 on social media: ‘If you’re like me and you were wondering, ‘When’s a good time to panic?’ The answer is…right now.’
Reviving a dream for Canadian identity—no hyphens needed
Ahead of the next election, politicians will no doubt target ethnicities, religions, and countries of ancestral origin as part of their campaign strategies.
No confidence, but no rush: Conservatives keep mum on platform amid bid for snap election
Lack of pressure from the governing Liberals, and a distant election provides room for the Conservatives to leave policy ‘undefined,’ say politicos.
Only proportional representation can save us from an extremist party winning power with a minority of the vote: readers
Re: “Four lessons from Germany’s state elections,” (The Hill Times, Sept. 16). Milton Chan’s misconceptions about Germany attribute instability and the rise of the far right to proportional representation. In reality, the opposite is true. Proportional representation has contributed to decades of stable, moderate governments, transforming Germany into an economic powerhouse in Europe while preventing […]
Parties appear ‘unwilling’ to ‘manage their own house’ amid foreign interference in nominations: national security expert
Former Liberal minister Sheila Copps says a court challenge or grassroots push could force change, while former Conservative staffer Fred DeLorey says parties should set their own rules.
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.
