The throne speech promised to do whatever it takes to protect Canadians' lives and provide financial support for as long as the pandemic rages.

Sure, campaigns matter and standings can change, but Darrell Bricker says the data shows it would be difficult for the Liberals to justify risking an election right now.

Justin Trudeau hinted at a throne speech with big ideas. But polling shows Canadians are more focused on fighting the pandemic and its economic effects, Darrell Bricker says.

An Angus Reid poll released Thursday said that more than half of Canadians would be comfortable voting in person if a fall federal election were to happen.

That worst-case scenario was on the minds of some federal politicians as they watched New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs pull the plug Monday on his minority Conservative government.

The independent agency initially reported a slight decline in turnout, to 67 per cent from 68.3 per cent in 2015, but it now says that turnout was actually up by 0.9 per cent.

During the federal election, the UCP offered a 'Friends don't let friends vote Trudeau' bumper sticker by request through a website.

There are seven people conditionally approved to run in the race, which passed its first deadline Wednesday when the party stopped accepting applications from candidates.

Justin Trudeau's daily appearances have boosted his popularity. But Roy Green says there are reasons not to expect him to rush to the polls this year.

All the major federal political parties failed to ensure people gave valid consent to the collection and use of their personal information, concluded an analysis by the federal privacy commissioner Daniel Therrien.