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Columnists

Nov 5, 2019

What comes next for the Trudeau Liberals as a minority government?

Justin Trudeau returns to Parliament as head of a minority government, missing the 13 voting members needed on the government side to secure passage of spending measures and legislation.

News

Oct 22, 2019

Trudeau should now work with NDP and Greens on a progressive agenda

Karl Nerenberg

To give his weakened party a greater measure of legitimacy, Trudeau might want to govern in such a way that takes into account all progressive voters, not just those who voted Liberal.

Columnists

Oct 15, 2019

Action on climate means breaking the cycle of Liberal-Conservative governments

Duncan Cameron

In 2019, breaking the cycle of Liberal-Conservative government -- an objective of the New Democrats -- starts with the NDP winning enough seats to play a key role in a minority Parliament.

News

May 17, 2019

Newfoundland Liberals expected to form minority government, NDP makes unexpected gains

Cory Collins

The PC's leader says he isn't conceding defeat, and talked about the idea of a coalition with the NDP and two independents. "The Ball Liberal government will not survive the next year," he said.

News

May 14, 2018

CBC, CP and Toronto Star give oxygen to Ford campaign

Karl Nerenberg

Canadian media are covering Ford the way U. S. media covered Trump. Even when they believe they are being critical, by disproportionately focusing on the PC leader they are helping his campaign.

Blog

May 10, 2017

After the B.C. election, most are left with more questions than answers

Sarah Miller

In a nail biting election where the outcome is still uncertain, one thing is clear: Citizens want change.

Blog

Mar 2, 2017

The first step to a progressive government in Canada: Take away the Liberals' majority

Dru Oja Jay

Building strong social movements -- and campaigning for a Liberal minority government in 2019 -- could be progressives' best chance at building a better Canada.

Columnists

Apr 21, 2015

Trudeau says yes to Liberal-Conservative silent partnership

Duncan Cameron

The fact is clear: turn down one coalition partner, the door opens to another. When the Liberals reject the NDP, they embrace Conservatives.

Columnists

Mar 28, 2011

Stephen Harper waits impatiently for his majority

Murray Dobbin

If you find it impossible contemplating what Canada will be like under a Harper majority government, here are a few suggestions of its horrific, extremist potential.

Blog

Feb 8, 2011

Multi-party parliaments need updated rules

Brian Topp

As a big step towards making our Parliament and our democracy work better, Canada should publicly discuss, explain, and modernize the rules that our Parliament and our government runs on.

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