NDP unveils policy promises in Quebec, including expansion of language law
The Quebec platform also promises to find a way to get Quebec to sign the Constitution, on its own terms. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh
NDP’s Singh vows auto industry revival with focus on spending in Canada
Singh promised to resurrect a $300-million automotive innovation strategy to encourage the development of zero-emission vehicles, but with a catch: manufacturers and auto-parts suppliers would be required to invest in keeping jobs on Canadian soil. Continue reading
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
Trudeau ‘not closing the door’ on future federal intervention on Quebec’s Bill 21
The controversial Quebec secularism law bans the wearing of visible signs of religion by public-sector employees. Continue reading
Fact check: Singh, Scheer and May slam an absent Trudeau with half-truths at debate
Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau skipped the Maclean’s/Citytv debate Thursday night, the first of the federal election campaign, but his three main rivals took swings at his record and each other. Continue reading
Here’s where Canada’s party leaders will be on Day 3 of the election campaign
After an evening spent sparring for some, Canada’s political leaders continue their national tours on Day 3 of the election campaign. Continue reading
Scheer and Trudeau agree: Feds should not intervene in Quebec’s religious symbols ban
Quebec’s Bill 21 was a hot topic on Day 1 of the federal election campaign, with Scheer and Trudeau agreeing the federal government should not intervene. Continue reading
Canada election: 5 economic issues to watch for this campaign
Here’s what voters should watch for this campaign around economic issues in the lead-up to the Oct. 21 election. Continue reading
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh hosts town hall in London
Jagmeet Singh had competitive company in London on Tuesday night, as People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier also held a rally in the city. Continue reading
Liberals, Tories begin election campaign neck-and-neck while NDP, Greens tied: Poll
The Leger poll — released just hours before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is to fire the starting gun Wednesday — suggests Jagmeet Singh’s NDP and Elizabeth May’s Greens were also in a dead heat, competing for a distant third place. Continue reading