Could the House’s procedural impasse set the stage for a federal election?
Expert warns of an ‘accidental election’ if parties don’t budge in the current political stalemate, as Conservatives filibuster House proceedings and the Bloc Québécois sticks to its OAS ultimatum.
‘Not surprising’ Trudeau regrets breaking electoral reform pledge as Conservatives soar, says Fair Vote Canada
The prime minister’s comments on electoral reform on the Uncommons podcast were part of a larger communications strategy to talk to ‘niche’ audiences, says former Liberal staffer Muhammed Ali.
‘They want to be everywhere right now’: Conservatives go big with ‘full suite’ of election-ready social media ads
Grit strategist Greg MacEachern says the Liberals may have ‘missed the boat’ on defining Pierre Poilievre, allowing the Conservatives to succeed in a messaging vacuum.
Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author
The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard Johnston, author of The Canadian Party System.
Rising hostility among party leaders and Bloc’s demands put minority Parliament on edge
The lifespan of the longest minority Parliament in over 70 years is in doubt after the Bloc announced its plan to attempt to topple the government if two bills are not passed by Oct. 29.
A diverse menu, but nothing appeals
The ideal prime minister would be someone with no political baggage, no embarrassing internet history, no ideological quirks, with razor-sharp debating skills, a sense of humour, and a warm heart.
Conservatives’ path to victory propelled by women, young voters, and a deep desire for change, say pollsters
The Liberals don’t have the geographic or demographic base to build from right now, and they’re losing in every province. Pierre Poilievre may not be ‘everybody’s cup of tea,’ but it’s about choice and change, and he’s the only option, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
‘A lot of tension’ in both Ottawa and Quebec City sparks shifting alliances between parties
In a ‘bizarre twist of logic,’ François Legault is trying to tie the Parti Québécois ‘with the survival of Justin Trudeau’s Liberals,’ says former NDP staffer Karl Bélanger.
Parties appear ‘unwilling’ to ‘manage their own house’ amid foreign interference in nominations: national security expert
Former Liberal minister Sheila Copps says a court challenge or grassroots push could force change, while former Conservative staffer Fred DeLorey says parties should set their own rules.
Growing Conservative lead in Ontario creates challenge for Grits, chances for NDP: pollsters
The Tories’ lead takes the pressure off ‘New Democrat voters who in the past have voted for the Liberals in order to block the Conservatives,’ says Nik Nanos.
