Conservatives’ budget plan promises end to deficit in 5 years – BNN Bloomberg
— Read on www.bnnbloomberg.ca/conservatives-budget-plan-promises-end-to-deficit-in-5-years-1.1330412
Month: October 2019
Looming election reminiscent of 1972 race that elected minority government and no one knew who won for weeks | CBC Archives
On election night in 1972, it looked as if the two main parties, the Liberals and the Progressive Conservatives, were in a dead heat — and both were ready to govern.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/archives/canada-1972-minority-government-1.5322669
A round-up of federal party platforms – and CBC’s platform fact checks | CBC News
The team at CBC News has tried to keep the parties honest by fact-checking key claims made by the leaders and their platforms.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/election-platform-party-fact-check-round-up-1.5326259
You’ve heard of the ‘big 6’ political parties, but what about the ‘fringe 15’ | CBC News
While many Canadians may be familiar with the main federal parties in Canada, many are not always aware of the smaller political parties in this election that sit outside the mainstream.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/fringe-parties-canada-election-2019-1.5327413
Canada Election: Voters Divided Over Oil Sands Wealth, Climate – Bloomberg
Justin Trudeau thinks the nation can be both an oil superpower and a climate pioneer. The election will show if voters disagree.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-10-16/canada-election-voters-divided-over-oil-sands-wealth-climate
Once a Superstar, Canada’s Trudeau Fights for His Political Life – Bloomberg
Dogged by controversy and declining popularity, the prime minister is still the favorite—but barely.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-10-18/once-a-superstar-canada-s-trudeau-fights-for-his-political-life
Kelly McParland: Now who’s interfering in an election? And the Liberals don’t seem at all concerned
If Vladimir Putin were on speaking terms with Chrystia Freeland, the Russian president might be on the phone to Ottawa now, requesting a clarification. For the past three years, Putin has been the object of regular denunciation for alleged attempts to influence the results of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign. Special Counsel Robert Mueller dug deep into suspected dirty tricks originating in Moscow, said to have been aimed at undermining…
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/news/elections/kelly-mcparland-now-whos-interfering-in-an-election-and-the-liberals-dont-seem-at-all-concerned/ar-AAITOCi
E.U. and U.K. leaders say Brexit deal has been agreed – MarketWatch
European Union and British negotiators have agreed on an outline Brexit deal which still needs to be backed by EU member states and by the respective…
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/eu-and-uk-leaders-say-brexit-deal-has-been-agreed-2019-10-17
Hong Kong assembly in chaos; attack on democracy leader a ‘chilling signal’ – Reuters
Hong Kong’s parliament descended into chaos on Thursday with lawmakers dragged out by security guards for heckling leader Carrie Lam as they demanded an inquiry into a brutal attack on a prominent human rights activist ahead of a major rally.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-hongkong-protests/hong-kong-legislature-suspended-amid-chaos-over-protests-idUSKBN1WW04T
Facing a possible wipeout in Quebec, Singh evokes Jack Layton’s legacy | CBC News
Jagmeet Singh returned to the childhood home of former NDP leader Jack Layton today, promising to build on his legacy in Quebec while trying to dispel fears the party could be pushed off the province’s electoral map in Monday’s election.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/singh-quebec-jack-layton-1.5322553