Steve Nease cartoon, Dec. 11, 2024

According to a new survey from Leger Marketing and the Association of Canadian Studies, two-thirds of Canadians perceive relations between Liberal and Conservative supporters as poor, a sentiment consistent across all regions. The ongoing federal election campaign appears to be exacerbating this partisan divide, with older respondents expressing the most negative views. However, unlike in the U.S., cultural issues do not seem to be driving this division in Canada, as the Liberal and Conservative platforms...

Summary In a recent interview, incumbent NDP MP Matthew Green expressed a desire for his party to engage in "soul searching" post-election to redefine its identity and values, emphasizing the importance of results in elections. While he supports leader Jagmeet Singh, he believes the party needs to stop waiting for a "superhero" to rescue them from their challenges, especially amidst a potential Liberal resurgence under Mark Carney. Green highlighted the difficulty in communicating the significance...

Summary As Canada's federal election approaches, the dominance of the Liberal and Conservative parties threatens the survival of smaller parties, which are projected to win significantly fewer votes than in 2021. Recent polls indicate that the Liberals lead with about 44% of the vote, while the Conservatives follow closely, suggesting they may collectively capture over 80% of the votes—a level not seen since 1958. The New Democratic Party (NDP) faces a small chance of meeting...

A Nova Scotia woman, Penny Patricia Boudreau, serving life for strangling her 12-year-old daughter, Karissa, may soon apply for unescorted temporary absences from prison. The Parole Board of Canada has noted considerations for such absences as early as June 2025, despite significant community opposition and grief expressed in numerous victim impact statements. Boudreau, who has completed various escorted absences since 2018, was sentenced to life with no parole for 20 years after claiming her actions...

Summary During a campaign stop in Victoria, Liberal Leader Mark Carney appealed to progressive voters, urging them to unite against Donald Trump. He confidently supported the continuation of the $10-a-day child care program, positioning himself as a viable alternative to the New Democrats, despite their existing dominance on Vancouver Island. As the election approaches, the potential for a Liberal victory remains uncertain, with questions surrounding whether it will result in a majority or minority government,...

During a press conference, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre highlighted a report from Policy Horizons warning that many Canadians may face downward social mobility by 2040, describing it as depicting a potential economic depression and rising costs. Policy Horizons, established in 1996, conducts strategic foresight to analyze future policy challenges and opportunities, emphasizing that the report presents hypothetical scenarios to prepare the government for various futures rather than making predictions. The report suggests a future where...