canada election 2019
Bill Kelly: The federal leaders’ debates need a reboot
This past election underscores the need to revamp the leaders’ debates process, says Bill Kelly. Continue reading
Port Moody-Coquitlam recount terminated, CPC candidate remains winner
Elections Canada said the recount was “terminated on request” by the NDP candidate, and that the result is unchanged. Continue reading
Recount underway in B.C. riding decided by just 153 votes
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Conservative Nelly Shin beat NDP candidate Bonita Zarillo by just 153 votes in the hotly contested riding. Continue reading
Vote recounts taking place in Quebec, B.C. could affect most major parties
Courts in Quebec and British Columbia have ordered recounts in two ridings where the runners-up are hoping a review could snatch victory from the jaws of ever-so-narrow defeat. Continue reading
Scheer’s leadership at centre of tensions brewing within Conservative party
There’s a frenzy of speculation around the future of Scheer that some insiders say is completely overblown, noting neither the Liberals nor NDP are seeing the same focus on their futures despite both having disappointing election results. Continue reading
Peter MacKay denies he’s aiming for Tory leadership after critiquing Scheer
MacKay delivered a blistering critique Wednesday of Andrew Scheer, calling the current Conservative leader’s social conservative values a “stinking albatross” around his neck that cost the party the election. Continue reading
Judicial recount approved for Port Moody–Coquitlam riding
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Conservative Nelly Shin narrowly beat NDP candidate and three-term Coquitlam city councillor Bonita Zarrillo in Port Moody-Coquitlam. Continue reading
Germany, EU welcome ‘continuity’ in Canadian climate change policy after Liberal win
The European Union and Germany say they appreciate the “continuity” in Canadian climate change policy that will result from the federal election result. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: What’s in store for Chrystia Freeland?
Chrystia Freeland will likely have her pick of ministries in the next cabinet, and Matthew Fisher says she’ll likely want to stay put as foreign minister. Continue reading
‘I felt like I was grieving:’ former MPs on life after election defeat
More than 1,500 candidates went down to defeat on Monday, 49 of whom were incumbents. Now, a group of ex-parliamentarians wants to help those former MPs. Continue reading