Aug 10, 2019
Does campaigning by jet make sense in an era of climate breakdown?
Brent Patterson
Travelling by train wouldn't make Trudeau or Scheer climate leaders, but jetting across the country for 36 days is deeply problematic.
Jagmeet Singh
Jun 21, 2019
NDP links environment with economic justice to head off Green challenge
Karl Nerenberg
The NDP has released its full set of election campaign commitments early, in the hope that those policy proposals will become a key part of the national conversation leading up to the October vote.
May 14, 2019
The big battle over climate change is just starting
Karl Nerenberg
As the Conservatives attack the carbon tax, while the NDP and Greens say the Liberals should do more, the war for public opinion is now fully engaged -- and that opinion seems to be deeply divided.
Mar 6, 2019
Pundits keep scoffing, but progressive ideas keep winning
Alex Cosh
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's victory in the Burnaby South byelection last week followed an increasingly familiar pattern in electoral politics.
Feb 26, 2019
Byelections lift NDP while Bernier's success in B.C. race should scare Conservatives
Karl Nerenberg
The NDP did better than expected on February 25 in both Burnaby South and Outremont. Andrew Scheer will now be having nightmares about Maxime Bernier.
Feb 26, 2019
Jagmeet Singh wins big in Burnaby South, puts fears to rest
From the outset, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh faced questions in his quest for a parliamentary seat in Burnaby South. Results from last night's byelection have addressed those concerns.
Feb 26, 2019
Has a UCP candidate voiced what her party really thinks about two-tier health care?
David J. Climenhaga
"We need to look at a two-tiered system, so that we can get those who have worked hard for their money to get out of the system if they would like to," says UCP candidate Miranda Rosin.
Feb 25, 2019
Stakes are high for Jagmeet Singh, whether he wins Burnaby South or not
David J. Climenhaga
Count on it, the stars in the NDP firmament are moving into alignment for someone. But even if he wins tonight, it may not be Singh.
Jan 21, 2019
New Liberal candidate running against NDP leader served for 16 years in right-of-centre B.C. governments
Karl Nerenberg
The federal Liberals name Richard Lee, a former long-time member of the provincial legislature, to run in next month’s byelection in Burnaby South against NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.
Jan 18, 2019
NDP's Singh can prove his critics wrong, but must up his game
Karl Nerenberg
With polls now showing Singh ahead in a byelection race, he still has to position the NDP as distinctive alternative to the Liberals.
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