Canada federal election
Canada fears foreign meddling in this year’s election — and it wouldn’t be the first time
U.S. pollster Lou Harris said helping Lester B. Pearson defeat John Diefenbaker was ‘one of the highlights of my life.’ Continue reading
Former B.C. health minister Terry Lake acclaimed as federal Liberal candidate in Kamloops
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The veterinarian, three-term BC Liberal MLA and former Kamloops mayor was acclaimed Tuesday evening at an event in Kamloops. Continue reading
Upcoming federal election debates need to be more ‘civil’, commission says
Televised leaders’ debates during the coming federal election campaign ought to be more accessible, more civil and more educational for voters trying to make an informed choice. Continue reading
Canada’s top civil servant fears ‘somebody’s going to be shot’ during next election campaign
Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick said he is “deeply concerned” about the state of the country and the direction in which politics are headed in Canada. Continue reading
Scheer says Canada ‘can’t afford four more years of Justin Trudeau’
MPs and Senators are gathering in Ottawa for the three-day retreat, partly to prepare for the reopening of Parliament next week after the lengthy Christmas break. However, it’s clear that election is the focus of the excursion. Continue reading
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Manitoba premier takes aim at Quebec premier for list of demands ahead of federal election
By Raquel Fletcher Quebec City Correspondent
Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister is accusing Quebec Premier François Legault of trying to broker a deal for votes in the upcoming federal election. 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
Federal Conservative Party sending ‘unsolicited’ texts to gauge support
The text says, “Can the Conservative Party count on your support in the next federal election?” Continue reading
NAFTA’s fate could change timing of 2019 federal election: expert
An expert on Canada-U.S. relations says he could see Justin Trudeau triggering a federal election early if a trade war with Washington escalates. Continue reading
As America deals with Russian interference, Canada allocates millions to protect electoral system
While some of those plans are more specific than others, many of the allocations for spending on cyber security are relatively vague. Continue reading