How Long Will Erin O’Toole Survive As Conservative Party Leader?
The first public challenge to Erin O’Toole’s leadership of the Conservative Party has begun following the Tories’ election defeat on Monday.
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Is Jason Kenney Responsible For Conservative MPs Losing Their Seats In Alberta?
The Alberta premier kept a low profile during the election in what many regard as a deliberate strategy to avoid Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole being associated with Kenney’s unpopular government.
Trudeau’s Election Gamble Returns Liberal Minority As O’Toole’s Attempted Conservative Rebrand Fails To Shift The Needle
Justin Trudeau’s $610 million early election call has left Canada's federal political landscape in much the same shape as it was when the writs dropped on August 15.
It's Election Day: Here's What You Need To Know
We put together a guide on how to vote, the key issues that emerged during the election campaign and other issues that were overlooked or ignored by politicians and corporate media.
‘A Dumpster Fire’: Here’s Why Jason Kenney's Conservative Government Keeps Failing To Get A Grip On Alberta’s COVID-19 Crisis
“What it really reveals is the utter lack of control that Kenney has over his caucus.”
Liberal Party’s Home Savings Proposal Likely Just A Tax Shelter For High-Income Canadians, Economist Says
“It’s most likely to be a tax shelter for a very, very small pool of Canadians who have very high incomes under the age of 40.”
Trans People Are Receiving Voting Cards With Wrong Names, Putting Them At Risk Of Being Outed In Unsafe Situations
“Dead names can be a really tricky thing for trans people. Essentially, after a legal name change, you really just want to leave that behind. So, having to repeatedly tell people, it's not an easy process emotionally.”
Climate Justice Advocates Point To Shortcomings In Liberal Platform, Question Conclusions Of Analysts Who Endorsed It
“We need to be going well beyond what the IPCC has said what the global average should be, which is 45 per cent (reduction in emissions). Civil society groups have said that 60 per cent is a good fair share.”
What You Need To Know About Erin O’Toole’s Recent Comments On Private Health Care
O’Toole’s defence of increasing for-profit involvement in the public healthcare system relies on similar talking points made by provincial Conservative politicians in Alberta and Ontario in recent years.