Next Canadian government needs to take federal leadership on health care issues, say experts
An effective and innovative health system requires federal leadership, says Canadian Psychological Association chief executive officer Karen Cohen. “Just as health providers need to work collaboratively to effectively face the health problems Canadians face, stakeholders must also collaborate to plan and deliver an effective healthcare system. Patients, families, health providers, health system and governments have […]
Harper’s last 24/7 video violates spirit of ‘caretaker’ government rules during election: critics
PARLIAMENT HILL—It is dated Aug. 1—one day before Prime Minister Stephen Harper asked Governor General David Johnston to dissolve Parliament for the Oct. 19 general election—but Mr. Harper’s last 24 Seven roundup of a day in his life is still posted on the first page of his government web site and could easily be mistaken […]
Politics This Morning Election 2015: Where’s the health care agenda?
Health care hasn’t registered yet on political parties’ platform announcements as all parties are intently focusing on middle class economic issues, but it consistently ranks as a top priority for Canadians, especially during an election campaign. The Hill Times is hosting a panel discussion today on health care. The Platform Event—sponsored by the Canadian Medical […]
Politics This Morning Election 2015: Bank of Canada to make interest rate announcement
The Bank of Canada is scheduled to make an interest rate announcement today, just as the election heats up and the economy remains a top priority for Canadians during this campaign. Economists expect Governor Stephen Poloz to hold the overnight rate at 0.5 per cent. Mr. Poloz reduced the rate in his last announcement by […]
The 52 Most Vulnerable Ridings in 2015 Election, Based on 2011 Election
Using Election’s Canada’s transposition of votes to the 2013 representation order, The Hill Times compiled a list of the most vulnerable ridings in Canada this election, focusing on ridings won by a margin of five per cent and less. The transposition of votes reflects the results of the last 2011 federal election onto the new […]
The 125 safe seats across Canada won by 25% or more
There are 125 ridings considered “safe,” those won by a margin of 25 per cent or more in the last election, according to Elections Canada’s transposition of the results onto the 338 redistributed ridings across the country. Based on the Elections Canada analysis, if the last election had been held in the newly redistributed 338 […]
Fifty-two vulnerable ridings from 2011 starting point for parties to target, say experts
Fifty-two ridings across Canada would have been won by a margin of five per cent or less in the last federal election under the new 338-seat electoral map. These vulnerable seats—the “first step” in drafting party target-riding lists—will see a lot of activity this campaign from party leaders and pollsters, say experts. “If you want […]
Long campaign, constant small pledges, votes may not be about programs: pollsters
In an election so far being fought on the question of change and parties still finalizing their narratives, small, targeted policy proposals have been winning out over broader government programs as the post-summer phase of the election begins. The Conservative government was first elected in 2006 promising a more managerial approach to government and […]
Conservative campaign needs ‘jolt,’ PM urged to take stronger leadership on Syrian humanitarian refugee crisis
Mounting negative headlines over Canada’s refugee policy amidst the Syrian humanitarian crisis, the revelations at the Mike Duffy trial and the slowdown in the Canadian economy are putting the Conservatives on the defensive in the election campaign, resulting in “demoralized” rank and file campaign workers, say Conservative insiders. Prime Minister Stephen Harper needs to “jolt” […]
The 25 Hottest Races to Watch in Election 2015
The polls are predicting a series of down-to-the-wire, three-way races across the country. But some of those races are attracting more media excitement and public attention than others because of the star candidates carrying their parties’ respective banners or other local controversies. “If you have celebrity candidates, the media are going to focus on them. […]
