The true election loser? The mainstream press
This was an abysmal demonstration of Canadian mainstream journalism perfectly affirming the emperor’s-new-clothes’ approach to their democratic duty.
Blanchet’s Bloc doesn’t add value to Parliament
In this moment of great strain on Canada, hardline separatists like the Bloc Québécois leader and his caucus now hold the balance of power. What a tragedy for Canada.
Is Canada drifting towards a two-party trap?
The 2025 election results reveal the dangers of narrowing choices in an era that demands broader solutions.
Conservatives plunge into blame game after election defeat
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre acknowledged his party’s disappointment over failing to form government, but gave no indication in his concession speech that he intends to step down despite losing his own seat.
Carney, Poilievre address supporters in late-night election speeches
Liberals led federal leader stops in snap campaign as parties eye gains in Ontario, Quebec, and B.C.
An analysis of the campaign itineraries shows the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP sent their leaders to Ontario at least 88 times, followed by 44 stops in B.C., 32 in Quebec, 10 in Alberta, nine in Nova Scotia, and six in Manitoba.
How many questions did federal leaders take at their daily campaign press events?
Pierre Poilievre took an average of four questions a day, Mark Carney took nine, Jagmeet Singh took 12, and Yves-François Blanchet took 13.
In one week, I voted in two elections, three ballot papers, but had zero democracy sausages in Canada
Voting traditions in both Canada and Australia fill one’s heart with civic pride, but only one country also fills an elector’s stomach.
Farewell to the old order
With a brand new leader at the Liberal Party helm and with the distinct chance of new leadership in all the main federal parties, the old order of national politics could change faster than Newfoundland and Labrador weather.
‘Historic’ election campaign a referendum on Trump tariffs and cost-of-living crisis, say political players
Pollster Greg Lyle says this election will likely be remembered as the greatest turnaround in Canadian political history.
