We Took A Closer Look At Key Claims Made By Party Leaders During Last Night’s Debate
We examined comments the party leaders made on abortion, the climate emergency, Indigenous people, policing, housing, child care and pharmacare.
Alex Cosh
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Party Leaders Slam Trudeau's Early Election Call And Climate Record As O’Toole Dodges Questions About Private Healthcare During Debate
Last night, federal party leaders Justin Trudeau (Liberal), Erin O’Toole (Conservative), Jagmeet Singh (NDP), Francois Blanchet (Bloc) and Annamie Paul (Green) took part in the second French language leaders’ debate in Gatineau, Quebec.
Justin Trudeau Condemns ‘Anti-Vaxxer Mob’ As Observers Question Why Far-Right Crowd Was Allowed To Get Close To Prime Minister
Politicians and observers have continued to comment on Monday’s incident in which Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau and two others were hit by gravel thrown by a crowd of far-right, anti-vaccine demonstrators.
Gig-Worker Organizer Reflects On Victories, Calls For Commitments From Federal Parties To Protect Employment Rights
“The gig economy is coming for everybody's jobs. Changing the labour laws in Canada to match what an international corporation wants is not in favour of working-class people, and it will not only apply to gig workers.”
Cultural Centre With Nazi Statue Received Federal Dollars For Protection From ‘Hate Crimes’ — Party Leaders Silent
The federal government gave a $35,000 grant to the Ukrainian Youth Unity Council’s cultural centre through Public Safety Canada’s “Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program.”
Why Critics Doubt Erin O'Toole's Comments About Racism, Abortion and Climate Science
O’Toole insists that he condemns racism, is pro-choice and accepts the reality of climate change. However, many observers remain skeptical about O’Toole’s level of commitment to those positions.
Liberal Party Platform Sets Out Pledges On Reconciliation, Health Care, Gun Control And More Amid Mixed Early Responses
The platform promises to spend $78 billion over the next five years, with a focus on health services, gun control, reconciliation and measures to address the climate crisis.
A Guide To Erin O'Toole's Comments About Racism, Abortion and Climate Science
You’ve likely noticed that reporters have been quizzing Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole about his party’s stance on racism, reproductive rights, climate science and other key issues this election.
Green Candidate Paul Manly Discusses Fairy Creek, International Solidarity And Party Infighting
"This process of neoliberalism needs to be confronted, wherever it rears its ugly head, and if we don't defend people who are faced with the impacts of our globalized trade system, we're going to end up fighting these things at our doorstep — and we are already."