OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash Friday over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) said it is shocked that Trudeau “ducked out entirely” from a national day set aside to reflect on…
PM Accused of ‘Callousness’ for Heading to Tofino Instead of Reconciliation Events
Trudeau Accused of ‘Callousness’ for Heading to Tofino Instead of Reconciliation Events
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faced backlash Friday over his decision to fly to British Columbia to spend time with his family on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) said it is shocked that Trudeau “ducked out entirely” from a national day set aside to reflect on…
Defeated Tory Candidate to Ask Court to Quash Liberal Win in Calgary Skyview
The Conservative incumbent who was defeated in Calgary Skyview in last week’s federal election is planning to ask a court to quash the result, given allegations of dirty tricks by the Liberal victor. Liberal George Chahal was captured on a doorbell camera on the eve of the election removing a campaign pamphlet left by his…
Voter Turnout for 2021 Federal Election Lowest Since 2008, Mail-In Ballots Likely to Affect Final Outcome
With the final result of the federal election delayed while mail-in ballots are counted, voter turnout appears to be the lowest since 2008. Preliminary data from Elections Canada shows that 59 percent of roughly 27 million registered Canadian electors cast their ballots, although this figure could change once approximately 1 million mail-in ballots are counted. Not since 2008, when 58.8 percent of…
Where the Party Leaders Are on Election Day
As Canadians head to the polling stations on Sept. 20, here’s a look at where the main party leaders will be and what their plans are for election day. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau Trudeau will cast his ballot on the morning of Sept. 20 in his Montreal riding of Papineau, Que. The Liberals will kick…
Last Day of Campaign Before Election: Party Leaders Make Final Pitch for Votes
Party leaders were on the hustings again on Sunday, making their final effort to woo voters before Canadians go to the polls on Monday. Liberal Party Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau held several in-person and virtual press conferences throughout the day on Sept. 19, addressing supporters in Alberta, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. A…
Trudeau Links Global Campaign on Arbitrary Detention Declaration to China
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada spearheaded an international declaration denouncing state-sponsored arbitrary detentions because of China’s decision to imprison Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Trudeau made the connection for the first time Friday during a federal election campaign appearance in Windsor, Ont. In February, when the federal government announced that it had created a…
Trudeau Touts Pandemic Recovery Plan, O’Toole Reaffirms Climate Change Policy
With five days left until the federal election, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau campaigned on his COVID-19 recovery plan and defended his decision to hold a large indoor rally, while Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole reaffirmed the party’s climate change policy and plans for economic recovery. At a campaign stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Sept. 15,…
O’Toole Upholds Childcare Plan, Trudeau Focuses on Climate on Campaign Trail
With less than a week to go before election day, Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole touted a new childcare policy, while Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau placed emphasis on climate change during campaign stops on Sept. 14. O’Toole promoted his party’s childcare policy at a press conference in Russell, Ont., after announcing Sept. 13 that the Conservatives will…
Wilson-Raybould’s New Book Should Raise Serious Questions
Commentary If Justin Trudeau weren’t cloaked in the magic and mystery of the Trudeau name, would he still be running for Parliament—let alone prime minister—after the accounting of him in Jody Wilson-Raybould’s new book? It’s both a fair question and one with no quantifiable answer. However, Canadians vote Sept. 20, and whichever configuration of majority…
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