Pundit panel: do endorsements matter?
So far in this election campaign we’ve seen musician Neil Young and comedy actor Mike Myers endorse Liberal Leader Mark Carney, and a list of business executives endorse Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. We have also seen Ben Perrin, a former adviser to prime minister Harper, endorse Carney, and Ed Fast, a recently retired, longtime Conservative […]
Tories and Grits spar over the political centre
The party that reclaims that space could define the future of Canadian politics. It’s clear those who lead with a steady hand will define the next political era.
‘I want to be the proof that the Canadian dream is alive,’ says country’s first female Turkish Canadian federal candidate
Sima Acan’s candidacy is seen as a milestone by some Turkish Canadians who say the diaspora’s issues as well as its contributions have long gone unrecognized in Ottawa.
Foreign interference didn’t damage our democratic institutions—our institutions did it to themselves
The needless secrecy, selective leaks, political theatre, dark undertone of racism, and the gullible media who ate it up stoked the fears of foreign interference and did harm.
What Conservative rally crowds reveal—and why it matters
Showcasing energized supporters at every stop serves not only as momentum-building, but also as a critical internal motivator for the thousands of volunteers.
Do Canadians really want Stephen Harper back?
While the former prime minister remains an icon among the Conservative base, his presence may remind voters of what they didn’t like about him in 2015.
Is Mark Carney the valium for Canada’s Trump-induced anxiety?
OTTAWA—Just before this election began, it was billed as one of—if not the—most consequential of our time. Indeed, it may be, given the threat presented to Canada and the global community from United States President Donald Trump’s quest to reshape the world order, and the economy. However, to date, the campaign itself has been pretty […]
Project competence, avoid silly dances: parties seek balance with social media strategies
A fragmented media landscape has increased the value of social media experimentation, but an NDP stumble may show the risk of full campaign integration, says digital strategist Michael Roy.
Election platform release a ‘pass/fail’ exercise with little reward for expedience, say politicos
Parties must weigh the optimal time to capture voters’ attention with the potential pitfalls caused by even minor errors when deciding on platform-release dates.
Pundit panel: who’s got the biggest rally?
This week, our pundit panel is weighing in on the debate around campaign rallies. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has routinely drawn big crowds to his rallies, beginning with his campaign for the party leadership, and carrying right on through to this election campaign. Numbers are hard to verify, but the consensus seems to be that […]
