Day 24: Poilievre vs. the Charter
Plus, Carney pledges to overhaul defence procurement.
Q&A | Unpacking the ‘astonishing’ swing in federal polls with Frank Graves
‘The stakes are very high’ this election says Ekos Research’s Frank Graves, and voter ‘emotions are very important’ in driving how campaigns take shape.
Poilievre pledges support for veterans at campaign stop in his Carleton riding
Canadian International Council co-hosts conference on ‘Liberal democracy in the rearview mirror?’ April 15 in Toronto
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Conference: ‘Liberal Democracy in the Rearview Mirror?’—Massey College, Section 1, and the Canadian International Council host a day-long conference on ‘Liberal Democracy in the Rearview Mirror?’ exploring the state of and prospects for liberal constitutionalism at home and in the world. Participants include former German ambassador to Canada Sabine Sparwasser, Canadian political scientist Thomas Homer-Dixon, and […]
Day 23: Poilievre and Carney speak in Montreal; Singh targets a Liberal Toronto riding
Plus, campus voting kickstarts for the 45th general election.
Superstore’s Mark McKinney plays Mark Carney on 22 Minutes
Also, Compass Rose’s Marci Surkes and Hill Times’ columnist Scott Taylor each get a Coronation medal, Senate staffer Alison Korn starts a new job, and former CRTC chair John Meisel has died.
de Adder’s Take: 04-14-2025
Former prime ministers, premiers pay tribute to Thomas D’Arcy McGee, born April 13, 1825
On the bicentennial of his birth, Jean Chrétien, Stephen Harper, Jean Charest, Dalton McGuinty, and Bob Rae acknowledge the life and legacy of Thomas D’Arcy McGee whose ‘vision of Canada as a unified nation protecting minority rights was shaped by his experience in his native Ireland and his years living in the U.S. He wanted something better for Canadians,’ says McGuinty.
Tête-à-tête with TikTokers going viral for their political content this election
With party campaigns largely staying off the platform, micro influencers have filled the vacuum, says social media strategist Harneet Singh.
Duelling Broadbent and CSFN summits take over Ottawa
