Party supporters ‘tapped out’ as post-election donation dip deepens with Grits and Tories deadlocked at $4M range in third quarter

Liberal strategist Dan Arnold says ‘money follows enthusiasm’ as waning donations contradict all parties’ election-ready posturing.
Post-election donation dip deepens as Grits and Tories deadlocked at $4M range in third quarter

Despite quarterly fundraising falling to levels unseen since 2022, the Liberals’ overall $23.7-million and the Conservatives’ $41.6-million take for 2025 already represent historic records for their respective parties.
McPherson, Ashton, Lewis pitch anti-cat credentials in Mouseland

Hundreds of New Democrats painted SJAM orange on Oct. 28 at the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation’s annual gala.
NDP ‘lost the gut’ of the party, losing working-class voters to Conservatives, say leadership hopefuls looking to rebuild

Three of the leadership contenders took part in an Oct. 28 panel before party faithful gathered for the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation event.
Poilievre still isn’t selling hope, just nastiness

It may be true that Stephen Harper still supports the current Conservative leader. But his denials to one side, if Harper is having doubts about the current leader’s stewardship of the party, Pierre Poilievre’s days as leader are numbered. Calgary will tell the tale.
NDP leadership candidates pitch ‘straight-talk’ solutions, ‘valuing the base,’ and inclusion to labour leaders at first forum

Union leader Rob Ashton positioned himself as a voice for the working class and NDP MP Heather McPherson pitched expanding the NDP umbrella so more Canadians feel welcome in the party.
Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’

‘Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They’re an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for the party,’ says the three-time MP.
‘Get back into shop floors’ and contrast Carney’s ‘lurch to the right,’ say NDP leadership hopefuls of party’s path forward

With four people vetted for the NDP leadership race, the candidates are keying in party unity, labour ties, and cost-of-living solutions.
Q&A | Reviving a ‘bold and unapologetic’ NDP after a ‘timid’ 2025 platform, with Peter Julian

‘We have to be bold and unapologetic about what we propose to make a difference in people’s lives,’ says former NDP MP Peter Julian.
Differences emerge in base politics

Until their respective political circumstances change, Canada’s political parties will be heading down different strategic paths.