Canadian democracy remains strong, but trust is low in politicians and parties: reports
Two international studies show Canada’s democratic institutions remain the most robust in the Americas, but a domestic survey of trust shows bad news for the country’s political figures.
In the heart of Montreal, Liberals look to maintain dominance and avoid repeat of byelection shock
Liberal leadership candidates faced off in battleground Montreal near the epicentre of their September byelection loss.
Trump plays ‘starring role’ in latest Liberal and Conservative ads
New videos ads from the Grits and Tories are an ‘opening salvo’ as both parties look to ‘make sure their voice is heard’ between now and when a new Liberal leader is chosen, says former Liberal PMO staffer Dan Arnold.
Trudeau’s exit, Trump’s threats, and plan to scrap carbon tax tighten polls, say pollsters
For the Liberals to recover more of their lost political ground, Pierre Poilievre would have to make some missteps, says pollster Nik Nanos. Also, ‘Justin Trudeau is no longer on the menu.’
Ontario embarks on snap election as pundits say provincial leaders will distance themselves from federal counterparts
Ontarians will head to the polls in a snap provincial election on Feb. 27, just over a week before federal Liberal Party members choose their next leader—and the next prime minister.
Jan. 30 deadline for $50,000 non-refundable deposit narrowed Liberal leadership field, Battiste drops out, backs Carney
After the Jan. 30 deadline, leadership candidates must pay an additional non-refundable $250,000 to the party, as required by leadership election rules.
Conservative politicos say carbon tax still a ballot-box issue in next election, despite Liberals’ proposed policy flip-flop
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre indicates he won’t change his ‘axe the tax’ messaging in light of some Liberal leadership candidates planning to drop the consumer carbon price.
Some Liberals want election called before House returns on March 24
The success and failure of a potential Liberal call for an early election will depend on where the U.S. tariff threat is at that point in time, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Liberal leadership race a chance for Tories to dominate political ad space, say experts
However, a former federal Liberal candidate says the leadership race can provide the party with a captive audience for their messaging.
Liberals offer united front on Trump, but caucus split on candidate best fit to lead the party
U.S. President Donald Trump also drops numerous bombshells for Canada in his World Economic Forum address as Liberals meet in Ottawa.
