coalition government
Coalition and minority government: What strategists say their party would do
The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson sat down with strategists to discuss what could happen if their party isn’t chosen to form a majority government come election day. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: How Canadians may be a step ahead of politicians on electoral reform
A surge in support for smaller parties shows the 2019 election could mark the beginning of a new form of coalition-based politics, Nathalie Des Rosiers says. Continue reading
Should party with most seats get first crack at forming government? Here’s how minorities work
Tories say the party with the most seats should get to try forming government — but that’s not how things work. Continue reading
Talk of a coalition government ‘premature’, Green leader argues
Elizabeth May says talk of a coalition government is “meaningless” in Canada’s first-past-the-post system. Continue reading
Green Leader Elizabeth May predicts Canadians will elect a minority government
May warns against electing a majority Liberal or Conservative government, saying neither party is truly committed to climate action. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Minority governments can do some good, but they can also spell trouble
A minority government can result in a coalition that accomplishes great things, but it can also challenge national unity, Charles Adler says. Continue reading
Coalition government: What is it, and where does each party stand?
What, exactly, is a coalition government, and what would it look like in Canada? Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading
Trudeau dodges question of Liberal-NDP coalition while Scheer rallies against
But the Conservatives pounced on Singh’s speculation to stoke fear about what a coalition government might mean. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Talk of a coalition could hurt the NDP
Talk of a potential NDP-Liberal coalition government could actually slow down the momentum the NDP seem to have at this point. Continue reading
NDP, Liberals say it’s too early to decide on potential coalition
Andrea Horwath says that at just under a month until Ontarians hit the polls, it’s too early to make any definitive decisions. Continue reading