Decision Canada 2019
ANALYSIS: Behind-the-scenes with Jagmeet Singh as the brownface story broke
By Abigail Bimman Global National Ottawa Correspondent
NDP staffers fretted over the right setting for a press conference. But once Jagmeet Singh spoke, the words mattered more than the images. Continue reading
Regina seniors say healthy aging, finances are top priorities ahead of election
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
An all-candidate election forum focused on issues affecting older Canadians drew around 150 attendees in Regina on Thursday. Continue reading
Canada election: Toronto’s 25 councillors reveal top priorities for city
Nearly every councillor identified secure transit funding, affordable housing and tackling gun violence as the top issues. Continue reading
Elections Canada spends big on social media ahead of Oct. 21 vote
Over the last three months, the agency responsible for running national elections has spent more than $150,000 on advertisements on Facebook, about half of that coming since the beginning of the writ period on Sept. 11. Continue reading
‘Birth tourism’ could become election issue in B.C. riding considered ‘ground zero’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Residents in Richmond, B.C., say more “baby houses” are popping up for nonresident mothers to give birth in Canada, guaranteeing their babies automatic citizenship. Continue reading
Few Sask. immigrants seeking office despite growing population
By David Baxter Reporter
Despite immigration being the biggest contributor to Saskatchewan’s population growth, proportionally fewer people from the immigrant community are seeking public office. Continue reading
Young Edmontonians join global ‘climate strike’ to demand action on global warming
A couple hundred young people marched through downtown Edmonton on Friday before taking part in a “die-in” to draw attention to what they fear may happen if politicians don’t act on climate change. Continue reading
Danforth shooting victims say Liberal gun control plan falls short
Trudeau announced his gun control policy Friday in Greektown, not far from the site of the shooting. Continue reading
Green Party’s transportation strategy includes carbon-free public transit
The Greens’ national transportation strategy puts rail at the centre, with light rail and electric bus connections. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh highlights NDP’s pledge for universal drug coverage
The New Democrats are proposing to spend $10 billion a year to ensure that all necessary medication and medical devices are free at the point of care starting in 2020. Continue reading