‘A really tight race’: Conservatives, Liberals locked in dead heat, Ipsos poll says
Darrell Bricker, CEO of Ipsos, said no party really has any momentum, which is unusual given the campaign is well underway. Continue reading
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Trump in limelight as talk of trade, jobs emerge on Canadian campaign trail
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau has faced repeated criticism from Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh over the government’s handling of talks with the U.S. Continue reading
‘She Should Run’ event encourages women to get involved in politics
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
The organizers of an event centred around empowering women to run for office spoke to Global News about the need for better community representation. Continue reading
What it will take to dominate Ontario during the federal election
In 2015, the Liberals captured the majority of the ridings in the diverse battleground region of the Greater Toronto Area. Now, they are fighting to keep them. Continue reading
Doug Ford dodges questions about Andrew Scheer by sneaking past media into cabinet meeting
By Travis Dhanraj Queen’s Park Bureau Chief
Ontario Premier Doug Ford attended a cabinet meeting Thursday afternoon at Queen’s Park but avoided awaiting media by secretly being rushed into the executive council chamber. Continue reading
Karina Gould’s balancing act in her fight for the Liberals and her hometown
Karina Gould, the youngest female cabinet minister in Canadian history, won her riding by a slim margin in 2015 and she is aiming to keep it. Continue reading
Bryan Adams’ songwriter crafts custom Conservative campaign rock song
Jim Vallance, who co-wrote ‘Summer of ’69,’ penned the Conservative Party of Canada’s new election song. Continue reading
Greens’ leader urges other parties to boycott French debate that excludes her
The Greens are calling it a violation of the”democratic principle of full and fair debate on election issues” and demanding that TVA “respect the inclusion criteria established by the Leaders’ Debates Commission.” Continue reading
Boris Johnson takes aim against party members who oppose his Brexit plans
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is getting tough with members of his Conservative Party who oppose his Brexit plans at the start of what promises to be a momentous week in British politics. Continue reading
Anti-abortion activists are planning to win 50 ridings for their cause in the upcoming federal election
The group, called RightNow, shows how the anti-abortion movement Canada is younger, sharper, and more politically strategic than ever. Continue reading