Elections

Canada’s NDP: Preparing to Fight on All Fronts in Next Campaign

On April 16, 2021 / Elections, Federal, Institute, Our Thinking

Doubling down on progressive policies that tackle inequality, the recent NDP policy convention provided an opportunity for Leader Jagmeet Singh to deliver his core message of fighting for Canadians. It also saw Singh receive 87% support on his second leadership review, securing his leadership for the next… Continue Reading Canada’s NDP: Preparing to Fight on All Fronts in Next Campaign

Yukon Liberals reduced to minority government despite successful vaccination campaign

On April 13, 2021 / Elections, Institute, Northern and Rural Issues, Our Thinking, Provincial

Yukon voters delivered a message to the Yukon Liberal Party last night: pandemic crisis management alone is not quite enough to take the territory into the future. In a see-saw election night that at various points had the Liberals risking a third-place finish, Premier Sandy Silver and… Continue Reading Yukon Liberals reduced to minority government despite successful vaccination campaign

Trudeau, Freeland, Carney Illuminate Liberal Strategy at National Liberal Convention

On April 12, 2021 / Elections, Federal, Institute, Our Thinking

The Liberal Party of Canada’s convention provided a glimpse into the budget, platform, and strategy of the Trudeau Liberals as they look to secure a majority government in the next election. With nearly 60 hours of programming over 3 days, 100 speakers, and 4,000 virtual participants, Saturday… Continue Reading Trudeau, Freeland, Carney Illuminate Liberal Strategy at National Liberal Convention

Conservative Party Convention – What is at Stake?

On March 19, 2021 / Elections, Federal, Institute, Our Thinking

Canada’s three major political parties are about to hold conventions. The Liberals, Conservatives, and New Democrats postponed conventions from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In “normal” times, party conventions are an opportunity for party members from across the country to meet in person, debate policies, network,… Continue Reading Conservative Party Convention – What is at Stake?

Yukon Premier goes to the polls, capitalizing on successful vaccination campaign

On March 12, 2021 / Elections, Institute, Our Thinking, Provincial

Yukon Premier Sandy Silver dissolved the Yukon Legislative Assembly today and sent Yukoners to the polls early, with eight months left in his five-year term. Yukoners will vote Monday, April 12. Silver, Canada’s second-longest-serving premier, was widely expected to call an early election. Thanks to an aggressive… Continue Reading Yukon Premier goes to the polls, capitalizing on successful vaccination campaign

BC Voters Elect Wide New Democrat Majority

On October 25, 2020 / Elections, Institute, Our Thinking, Provincial

British Columbians went to the polls yesterday in Canada’s second COVID-era election. After a contentious start to the election with those in opposition questing the need, voters gave Premier John Horgan the majority government he was seeking. Having garnered the public support of the previous Green Party… Continue Reading BC Voters Elect Wide New Democrat Majority

BC Premier calls Early Election

On September 21, 2020 / Elections, Institute, Provincial

After days of speculation, BC Premier John Horgan today announced the dissolution of his New Democratic Party’s (NDP) minority government and called an election to take place on Saturday, October 24th, a full year ahead of the next scheduled election. In a plea to voters to choose… Continue Reading BC Premier calls Early Election

Minority report: Can Trudeau recover?

On November 11, 2019 / Elections, Federal, Federal Highlight, Institute

By John Duffy Canada has considerable experience with minority governments. Over the course of 43 elections, our country has had 14 hung parliaments. That’s a big enough selection for some patterns to emerge. By their very nature, minorities are transitional. The entire political system palpably yearns for… Continue Reading Minority report: Can Trudeau recover?

Inflamed relations between Ottawa and the prairie premiers don’t even need oil and gas to ignite

On November 4, 2019 / Economy and Jobs, Elections, Federal, Institute, Natural Resources, Our Thinking

By Andrew Steele After Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party won re-election without any representatives from Alberta and Saskatchewan, all eyes are on the potential clash between those oil-producing provinces and the federal government over carbon action. But this is not the only confrontation that looms for Confederation. Behind… Continue Reading Inflamed relations between Ottawa and the prairie premiers don’t even need oil and gas to ignite

What does the Renewed Bloc Québécois Mean for Canada?

On November 1, 2019 / Elections, Institute, Our Thinking, Provincial

By Shiv Ruparell During his speech on election night, Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet declared to an upbeat crowd at the historic Théâtre National in Montréal: “nous revenons de loin, mais nous irons encore plus loin,” roughly translated to “we were off the map, but we’re back,… Continue Reading What does the Renewed Bloc Québécois Mean for Canada?