MPs not running in the next election
Sixty-three MPs have opted out of running in the next federal election. As of March 31, 38 Liberal MPs have already signalled their plans not to reoffer, followed by 13 Conservatives, five NDP, five Bloc Québécois, and two independent MPs. The federal election was officially called on March 23, and will take place on April […]
MPs facing notable riding shifts next election are doing ‘double duty’ this summer
Many MPs whose ridings are adding new territory ‘are taking full advantage of this summer to get to know some of these communities a little better,’ says Conservative MP John Williamson.
Chinese envoy says Beijing doesn’t need to change approach to next Canadian election, denying foreign interference charges
Plus, new Chinese Ambassador Wang Di says Beijing will take ‘resolute actions’ if Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle exports.
‘People want change’: U.K. election results continue global push against incumbent governments, say politicos
Voters in the recent U.K. election overwhelmingly sought change, but the type of change desired remained fluid through the campaign, said former Canadian PMO staffer Tyler Meredith.
Pedneault’s abrupt resignation leaves open question about possible successors to Elizabeth May, say strategists
Former federal Liberal adviser Andrew Steele says the Green Party’s co-leadership model is tricky due to ‘diluted accountability,’ and that Elizabeth May seems the only one capable of holding the party together.
Upcoming Montreal byelection will be ‘a pretty important stay-or-go indicator’ for PM Trudeau, say political insiders and MPs
The Liberals are highly likely to win the LaSalle-Émard-Verdun race, but things could get complicated in the three-way contest between the Liberals, Bloc, and NDP, says former Liberal staffer Jeremy Ghio.
Snap out of it: hair-trigger elections won’t save you
Strategy can’t outplay the public’s deeply entrenched, times-up temperament.
Liberal leadership and policy choices post-byelection loss will shape advocacy strategies leading up to 2025 election, say lobbyists
Regardless of the prime minister’s leadership decision, the Liberals will now be ‘hyper-focused on short-term gains’ to quickly win back voters, says former party staffer Muhammad Ali.
Trudeau’s leadership faces further stress tests in series of coming byelections
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s judgment could also be under scrutiny pending the party’s performance in the Elmwood-Transcona, Man., byelection, says pollster Nik Nanos.
Liberal MPs Long and McDonald call for change in party leadership: ‘we need new leadership and a new direction’
In an email to all Liberal caucus members, Liberal MP Wayne Long said the party needs a new leader. Liberal MP Ken McDonald responded to the email by saying he was in agreement.
