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.
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.
Poilievre says Conservatives ‘go around’ Hill media, alleges ‘anti-conservative bias’ after ending CTV News boycott
CTV News dismissed two staff over altering a soundbite from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which the union says it’s looking into. Meanwhile, Poilievre says the Hill media is ‘largely state funded or has indirect reasons to suck up to the federal government.’
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.
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.
Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players
While Quebec is not typically Conservative-friendly territory, as long as the Bloc prevents the Liberals from maintaining their base, it will help the Tories, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
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.
Governing Liberals look to channel their inner opposition party as they go head-to-head against Conservatives in new fall session
Despite being the governing party, Government House Leader Karina Gould says Liberals will hold Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ‘to account’ this fall session. Meanwhile, MPs and cabinet ministers tell The Hill Times about their legislative priorities this fall.
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.
Growing interest in health-care reform, but private payment still ‘too risky’ for parties to propose, says Coletto
Health-care reform options can be ‘torqued’ on the political stage, making it a difficult policy debate, says former Conservative staffer Laryssa Waler.
