Commentary Before the puzzling early federal election call in Canada, people paid to ask “What is this election about?” asked “What is this election about?” And the answer is: “Justin Trudeau.” Some of Trudeau’s less than admirable traits have contributed, including preferring making promises to keeping them. But they are neither unique to him nor…
What Is Behind the Early Election Call
Commentary Before the puzzling early federal election call in Canada, people paid to ask “What is this election about?” asked “What is this election about?” And the answer is: “Justin Trudeau.” Some of Trudeau’s less than admirable traits have contributed, including preferring making promises to keeping them. But they are neither unique to him nor…
First Full Day of Election Campaign Kicks Off With Announcements From Party Leaders
OTTAWA—The first full day of the federal election campaign begins today with Justin Trudeau making an announcement in Quebec. The Liberal leader is set to leave Longueuil, Que., after a 10 a.m. news conference and make his way to Cobourg, Ont., with several stops along the way. Shortly after Trudeau’s morning announcement, NDP Leader Jagmeet…
Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos, Karen McCrimmon Won’t Run for Re Election
OTTAWA—Liberal MPs Adam Vaughan, Will Amos and Karen McCrimmon say they will not run in the next federal election. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Vaughan says he decided not to seek re-election in his Toronto riding after spending 15 years in politics to spend more time with his family after he turned 60….
Large-Scale Mail-In Ballots In Federal Election Could Facilitate Voter Fraud: Independent MP
Mail-in ballots done on a large scale could open the door to manipulation and election fraud, says independent MP Derek Sloan, who recently voted against a federal government bill that includes this option as one way of helping to make voting safer during the pandemic. “We typically avail [mail-in] ballots for people that are out…
Fall Election? Pundits’ Views Differ on Favourability of Timing for Liberals, Tories
Despite indications that a fall federal election could be a possibility, some are advising that going to the polls a few months from now may not be the right time for either the Liberals or the Conservatives. Bloc Quebecois leader Yves-Francois Blanchet said on May 14 that if the pandemic is under control, an election…
Poll Shows Liberals Lacking Enough Support to Secure a Majority Election Win
A new poll suggests that although the Liberal government may have gained a slight lead in popularity due to its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, it may not be enough for them to win a majority. The survey, conducted by Ipsos between Dec. 11 and Dec. 14, asked 1,000 randomly-selected Canadians aged 18 and above…
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