Campaigns hit high gear in Burnaby South, where NDP leader seeks a seat
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The three major party candidates began seriously rallying the party faithful on Sunday for the Feb. 25 byelection. Continue reading
Conservatives
Bill Kelly: Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer have a tough year ahead
Both Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer have a long way to go if they want to win the hearts and minds of Canadian voters, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Ottawa’s unpublished internal polls on federal carbon tax give edge to Trudeau
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Global News has obtained unpublished federal polling which shows that the federal carbon tax may not be as unpopular as Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives think, but not as popular as Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are hoping for, either. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: This election year, volatile electorate could bedevil Trudeau’s Liberals, Scheer’s Conservatives
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
An electorate ready to try new kinds of change was on full display across the country in 2018, hinting at a big risk in this election year for the federal Liberals and Conservatives. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: The truth about political polls
Political polling is not an exact science and results should be taken with a grain of salt, Bill Kelly says. Continue reading
Controversial post by Okanagan Conservatives denounced, deleted
A social media post on Facebook regarding Canadian politics has been deleted after being labelled as racist. Continue reading
Experts say Maclean’s cover is a blessing in disguise for Scott Moe
Scott Moe features in the backdrop of the photo but the Saskatchewan premier is at the core of a conservative movement; one he’s directly responsible for. Continue reading
Parliament unanimously approves plan to stop leaving money unspent at Veterans Affairs Canada
The NDP plan could mean as much as $124 million a year more for Canadian veterans and their families. The plan could also reduce wait times for disability benefits and other services. Continue reading
Monsef nominated as Liberal candidate for Peterborough-Kawartha
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Maryam Monsef is seeking re-election as Liberal MP for Peterborough-Kawartha. Continue reading
Federal Conservatives argue Energy East would prevent dependence on Saudi oil
The federal Conservatives are invoking the risk of dependence on oil from countries like Saudi Arabia as an argument to revive the Energy East pipeline, even though the pipeline was intended to carry oil almost entirely for export. Continue reading