Election ad men: Carney, Trudeau, and Trump play starring roles in the party’s biggest hits, say digital advertising experts

The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the ‘best’ campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
Canada’s economic future depends on women—the next government has an opportunity to deliver

Voters should be looking closely at how each party plans to unlock women’s full economic potential as a pillar of Canada’s resilience and prosperity.
CBC/Radio-Canada is an essential service worth protecting

There is a definite need to reform the public broadcaster, but a failure to preserve it would remove a cornerstone of our country when we need to build it up.
The federal election will affect more than just the domestic front

Canadians should be thinking about the effect their choice at the ballot box will have on the rest of the world.
Digging up a hidden election issue: development and control of critical minerals

At issue is whether a part of our sovereignty is about to be given up with a lopsided ‘agreement’ that gives the U.S. access to and control of Canada’s critical minerals with little to no regard for Indigenous rights and the environment.
Black and racialized Canadians could be a powerful force in this election if they harness the power of block voting

Communities voting around shared interests has helped shape American electoral outcomes for decades, but its potential has not been fully realized in Canada.
The roadmap to protecting Canada’s economy with energy

The federal election provides a critical opportunity to translate shifting public attitudes into a coherent and forward-looking energy policy.
Federal election brings new crop of defence promises to break

Both governing parties have a proven track record of neglecting Canada’s national defence and veterans.
Party tactics, online abuse could be behind fewer candidates running in 2025 compared to past elections

There are 1,959 candidates contesting the 343 ridings across the country this year, the fewest since 2015.
Carleton remains a stronghold for Poilievre, but with some uncertainty from changed boundaries, says strategist

A record 91 candidates running for the seat in Carleton is unlikely to change the outcome of the vote, with Poilievre likely to win, says Scott Bennett, associate professor at Carleton University.