Blame games on politically-targeted bot campaigns ‘irresponsible’ without verification, says researcher
Newsrooms ‘didn’t do a great job’ when first reporting on the bots promoting a Poilievre rally, and that’s ‘the danger in horse race political coverage,’ says media expert Brian Daly.
Like his father, Trudeau will know when to quit
Justin Trudeau will see the writing on the wall, and give the Liberal Party a chance to choose a new leader.
Federal Liberals face ‘wipeout’ in B.C. blue wave, say pollsters
Angus Reid’s Shachi Kurl says B.C. United sunk under a rising Conservative tide, and warns previously safe Vancouver federal Liberal ridings could face similar flooding.
Learning from Gaudreau
The deaths of hockey players Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau give us all the chance to reflect on how they brought people together during their lives, and how important that is to emulate.
Hogue inquiry to return after summer’s ‘disturbing’ lack of focus on foreign interference, says Stephanie Carvin
The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions begins its second round of public hearings on Sept. 16.
Bloc to push feds to back MP’s seniors supports bill this fall
There are 52 private members’ bills currently before Parliament, and Conservative MP Randy Hoback is first in line on the order of precedence.
Who’s who on new Labour and Seniors Minister MacKinnon’s team
There are plenty of Quebecers among the staff who have joined the labour and seniors office under Minister MacKinnon since July, while multiple policy staff have departed.
The NDP-backed pharmacare plan is a corporate handout as written
The real problem with this signature legislation of the NDP-Liberal agreement is that it will not bring medicines within Canada’s publicly funded health system.
Trudeau left with ‘fewer options’ after NDP scraps agreement and campaign director quits, say MPs and political insiders
By ending his deal with the Liberals, Jagmeet Singh has removed the prime minister’s leverage in deciding the timing of the next election, says Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs.
A pledge for civility as Parliament returns
While some male politicians experience harassment and abuse, female politicians are disproportionately the victims of bullying and similar behaviour.
