Elections watchdog: Cap campaigns, seek broad support for changing laws
The chief electoral officer says Canada should consider requiring the support of more than just a simple majority of parliamentarians before making any changes to election laws. Continue reading
Elections Canada admits long 2015 federal election campaign posed challenges
Elections Canada experienced some headaches dealing with the longest federal campaign in modern Canadian history, says a new report from the chief electoral officer. Continue reading
Liberals unveil plan to overhaul elections, but timeline is tight
The federal government has launched the first step in a process designed to overhaul Canada’s electoral system. Continue reading
High youth vote could be the reason for the Liberal government: report
Newly released data on youth voters suggests they were neither apathetic nor disengaged in the last election. Continue reading
Seeds of Mulcair’s defeat sown on election day
Ipsos election day polling for Global News revealed that the seeds of Mulcair’s defeat on Sunday were sown in the voting booth last October. Continue reading
Elizabeth May outspent Trudeau, Harper, Muclair to get her seat in House of Commons
Elizabeth May spent more than any other federal party leader to secure her seat in last October’s election. Continue reading
Best news stories from 2015: Global Montreal’s staff picks
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
We asked our reporters, directors, producers and video journalists to share what news stories they felt had the most impact this past year. Continue reading
‘That’s probably the election right there’: Trudeau reveals turning point in Liberal campaign
There was a clear moment in the recent federal election campaign where Justin Trudeau and his team felt the tide was turning. Continue reading
2,000 election workers still haven’t been paid
It’s been almost eight weeks since the federal election but about 2,000 people still haven’t been paid for their work, Elections Canada says. Continue reading
Voter turnout exceptionally high among Canadian Muslims: poll
Nearly 80 per cent of Canadian Muslims say they voted in the 2015 Federal Election, according to a recent post-election poll conducted by Mainstreet Research. Continue reading