‘Slightly odd group of people’: political passion drives party executives behind the scenes
A speculative election season may bring a ramp-up of responsibility and change in workflows, but for the executives who volunteer their time to run federal political parties, this is what they live for. Those in these party executive and national council positions are elected and serve on a voluntary basis. Their responsibilities include typical party […]
High-frequency rail project an appeal to Liberal base, climate-conscious voters, say ex-Grit aides
Transport Minister Omar Alghabra’s cross-province tour repeating a promise to build a multi-billion-dollar, high-frequency rail corridor is a clear example of electioneering and one that will prove popular with the Liberals’ base of “climate-conscious voters,” say two former Liberal aides. This week, over several days, Mr. Alghabra (Mississauga Centre, Ont.) made the 11 hour trip […]
Inuit leader Simon makes history, becomes Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, promises to promote ‘healing and wellness across Canadian society’
At a consequential time in Canada’s relationship with its Indigenous peoples, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday morning that Inuit leader and former diplomat Mary Simon will become the country’s 30th and long-awaited first Indigenous governor general. “I can confidently say that my appointment is a historic and inspirational moment for Canada, and an […]
‘They haven’t got a competitor who’s even remotely close’: Liberals on track to win majority in expected September election, but still a few wild cards
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is on track to win a third mandate and form his second Liberal majority government if he triggers a federal election, according to June polling numbers. An Ipsos online and telephone poll of 1,501 Canadians conducted for Global News found the Liberals holding first position, month-to-month, with the support of 38 […]
No excuse for pandemic-election bill stalling before summer recess
It’s a shame MPs could not find a way to pass the pandemic-election bill during an unprecedented health crisis that prompted them to research, study, and determine measures that would make voting safer. The government should be feeling some shame for failing to make C-19 a true priority when it will be the government’s doing […]
Election without C-19 measures may be safe, but less accessible, says NDP MP Blaikie
Parliament has recessed for the summer and despite widespread expectation of an impending election call, Bill C-19, which contains pandemic election measures, has been left on the floor of the House. While the head of Elections Canada says voting can happen safely without the bill’s changes, NDP MP Daniel Blaikie says he’s not reassured, as […]
McKenna to fight climate change ‘outside’ of federal politics, says she’s done what she ‘came to do’ after two terms heading environment, infrastructure
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says she’s ready to work for change outside of federal politics and after six years in office she’s done what she “came to do.” In a surprise June 28 announcement, the two-term Liberal MP said she would not be running in the next election to represent Ottawa Centre, Ont., telling a […]
Channeling JoJo Savard: why an election call this August is likely
OTTAWA—Here is one phrase you have never heard before: “Ottawa is abuzz with rumours of an election sometime this fall.” The golden shovels never get put down in the nation’s capital, and only a few people of course know the truth about when an election will happen. The rest of us, as they say, with […]
So far, 18 incumbent MPs not running again could make difference between minority, majority, or ‘the government flipping,’ says pollster Nanos
With the next federal election expected in the August-October window, at least 18 MPs have so far announced they won’t seek re-election which means the ridings will be in play in the next election, say political players. “We’re in a minority government, every party has an interest in trying to hold on to as many […]
With O’Toole behind in polls, U.K. consultants unlikely to be helpful for Conservatives, say some politicos
While Erin O’Toole is running behind Justin Trudeau with wide margins in polls, the U.K. political consultants hired by the Conservatives for the next election campaign are unlikely to be of any help, say some politicos, but others say they have a recent proven track record of winning high-profile campaigns and would prove to be […]
