Violence, anti-Semitism, and poutine? The COVID-19 election was one to remember
In all the hustle and bustle of the election season, it’s almost easy to forget that a pandemic is still raging outdoors, burning through lives and human health like so much dry wood in a forest fire. But with that reality, candidates and party leaders had to get a little creative with their campaign during […]
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This just in: Politics and the Pen goes virtual again, on Sept. 22
Often one of the most anticipated parties of the year in political Ottawa’s bubble will be going virtual once again during the global pandemic. Politics and the Pen, the annual fundraiser for the Writers’ Trust of Canada and which is typically held at the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa, will be held virtually this year. […]
de Adder’s Take: 09-20-2021
It’s Election Day in Canada, time to vote
MONDAY, SEPT. 20 Election Day—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a federal general election for Monday, Sept. 20. International Political Science and Methodology Conference—Hosted by International Research Conference, the International Political Science and Methodology conference is the premier interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of law and […]
Annamie Paul’s pre-debate campaign stop on the Hill
On the day after the English-language debates, Sept. 10, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul held a press conference to highlight her party’s platform in Ottawa, joined by local candidates. The Gatineau, Que., debates marked her first campaign appearances outside of Toronto. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia On the day after the English-language debates, […]
Liberals and Conservatives trade barbs in series of attack ads
A series of three attack ads were released by the Liberals on Sept. 4, targeting Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole and suggesting he would “take Canada backward.” That same day, another set of English-language ads came out from the Conservative Party, accusing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and his caucus of misleading Canadians using “cynical, American-style attack ads, […]
U.S. embassy hosts Sept. 11 commemoration
The U.S. embassy organized a 20th anniversary ceremony at the U.S. official residence in Ottawa on Sept. 11, 2021 to honour the victims of 9/11.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Arnold Chacon gives remarks at the Sept. 11, 2021, 20th anniversary ceremony at the U.S. official residence in Ottawa, honouring the […]
Afghan-Canadians take to Parliament Hill on Sept. 11
Laila Masstan of the Afghan-Canadian community waves the flag of Afghanistan on Parliament Hill on Sept. 11, 2021 as part of a demonstration. Organizers said the protest was in solidarity with Afghans resisting against the Taliban, which has quickly taken over the country following the U.S. withdrawal of troops after 20 years of war. The […]
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