Sep 20, 2019
Which is more distressing, the idiocy of our PM or the hypocrisy of our opposition leader?
David J. Climenhaga
So what will Canadians decide about Justin Trudeau's blackface scandal? Nobody really knows at this instant.
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Sep 19, 2019
If Conservatives win because of Trudeau's youthful stupidity it will be a tragedy
Karl Nerenberg
Long before 2001, most of us knew that imitating other cultures or ethnicities was not acceptable. Why didn't the young Justin Trudeau not know as much many years later?
Canadian federal election 2019 part 3
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Sep 17, 2019
Will election 2019 give Canada a minority government?
If early electoral opinion data holds, the Liberals should win the largest number of seats on October 21. With five parties contesting the election, the potential for a minority government is high.
Sep 17, 2019
A closer look at the NDP's climate platform
Linda Leon
"Power to Change: A New Deal for Climate Action" is a dense 6,042-word document divided into eight parts. How does it stack up?
Sep 16, 2019
In campaign's first week, party leaders hone their message and style
Karl Nerenberg
Scheer wants to present a reassuring and non-threatening face to voters; Singh stays on message; and May speaks her mind.
Sep 16, 2019
The Green 'surge' on Vancouver Island: a progressive alternative, or centrist flop?
Alex Cosh
Although there is no single reason as to why the Greens are gaining traction on Vancouver Island specifically, some have suggested that most of the support is coming from former NDP voters.
Sep 13, 2019
Climate crisis presents urgent existential threat this election
We should consider this election a privilege. For the first time, the top issue in voters' minds is the main threat not only to Canada but to organized human life: environmental crisis.
Sep 12, 2019
It's tough to be a federal Liberal or New Democrat in Alberta, especially during elections
David J. Climenhaga
But things are only a little harder than normal for federal Liberals around here. Albertans always vote like this, even though it doesn't make much sense.
Sep 12, 2019
Manitoba election brings mix of outcomes for NDP
The good news was that although the total number of NDP seats only rose by four over the last election, many more new NDP MLAs were elected, and NDP Leader Wab Kinew acquitted himself well.
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