Canada needs a national strategy for security, trade, and economy to contend with Trump, say political science experts
‘A royal commission on securing Canada’s future is not optional. It is essential,’ reads a March 24 open letter to the prime minister, signed by almost 100 experts in political science and other fields.
AFN election priority report urges parties to make ‘clear, firm’ pledges to First Nations
The Assembly of First Nations has also issued a list of 36 ridings where First Nations voters ‘can decide’ the election outcome.
Pundit panel: what is each leader’s biggest weakness?
‘Message discipline has long been [Pierre] Poilievre’s kryptonite, and anyone expecting him to abandon the affordability focus in favour of a singular message on Canada-U.S. relations would be mistaken,’ says ex-CPC staffer Josie Sabatino.
Arctic security takes spotlight as Canadian sovereignty remains key campaign issue
The prominent focus on defence this election shows ‘a reorientation’ as Canada faces ‘an existential threat,’ says Liberal John McKay, who is not seeking re-election.
Tariffs ‘still devastating’ despite ‘reciprocal’ reprieve, says Senator on Canada-U.S. council
Neither Canada nor Mexico were among the swath of nations subject to U.S. President Donald Trump’s self-styled ‘reciprocal’ tariffs.
What Canada needs now is more robust, visionary diplomacy, not more military spending
As the present front-runner in the election race, Mark Carney has a special responsibility to straightforwardly pledge support for a global recommitment to international cooperation based on respect for international law as the urgent security imperative for our time.
Take two: more ex-staffers running in the federal election
There are at least 16 ex-staffers running this election—and that’s not counting incumbent MPs who also previously worked in the political trenches.
Election promise tracker: key pledges parties are making this campaign
From home-building incentives to beer tax cuts to building an east-west energy grid, every day brings a new policy that parties hope will give them an edge this election. Every weekday, the Politics This Morning team is diving into a selection of the main promises coming from the mouths of Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, Conservative Leader […]
The federal public servants running in election 2025
So far, public servants have secured nominations as Conservative, NDP, Green, People’s Party, and Christian Heritage candidates, while one is running as an Independent.
Major third parties wind down ads in writ period, but organic ‘authenticity’ better than polished spots, say strategists
Political groups like Protecting Canada and Canada Proud previously spent tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook and Instagram, but have since logged off since the election campaign began.
