Adjusting to the new order: Liberals lead in riding association set up
The Liberals have officially registered all 343 new electoral district associations, while as of Aug. 23, the Conservatives had registered 270, the NDP 237, and the Green Party 135.
Halifax Liberal MP Fillmore not resigning seat until end of month, but NDP candidate Roberts campaigning for months
The NDP came within three points of winning the Halifax riding in 2021, and the left-of-centre party will carry this riding in the yet-to-be-scheduled byelection, says NDP candidate Lisa Roberts.
It won’t be easy when the election rolls in
Political parties will exploit our hopes and fears by prepping candidates to ensure our choice is driven by reactionary emotions, not critical analysis. Luckily, we can sift through the noise, and to make an informed decision instead.
What can we do about foreign interference? Fix nominations
The secrecy and lack of integrity in nominations sow doubt and distrust in our political system.
Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates
Political science professor Laura Stephenson says a system of government that favours coalitions could ‘decrease some of that party hate’ embedded in Canadian politics.
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.
