The issues on which the parties have literally nothing to say quite dwarfs the number on which they have chosen to emphasize their comparatively minor differences
— Read on nationalpost.com/news/politics/election-2019/andrew-coyne-what-is-more-striking-about-this-election-is-what-is-not-being-discussed-than-what-is
Month: October 2019
Poll looking at virtues of party leaders ranks Trudeau most elitist | National Post
On honesty, straight-forwardness and trustworthiness, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer scored better than Trudeau
— Read on nationalpost.com/news/politics/election-2019/new-poll-looking-at-virtues-of-canadas-party-leaders-ranks-justin-trudeau-most-elitist-fake
Leaders clash on climate, immigration, abortion and Bill 21 in intense debate | CBC News
The six main federal party leaders battled it out in the English language debate in Gatineau, Quebec, Monday night exchanging answers and accusations as they looked to bust out from the pack in the final two weeks of the campaign.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/six-leaders-debate-english-live-1.5312479
5 key moments from the federal leaders’ debate | CBC News
The six major party leaders squared off in a debate Monday that saw Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer taunt each other as they jockeyed for the front-runner position.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tasker-five-key-moments-english-leaders-debate-1.5312831
Federal Election 2019 platforms: Liberals, Conservatives, NDP, Greens | National Post
Federal election platform guide announced by the Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Green party since the official start of the campaign
— Read on nationalpost.com/news/politics/election-2019/federal-election-2019-platforms-guide-liberals-conservatives-ndp-green-platform-promises
Liberals and NDP lose support in swing ridings, Conservatives gain | Vancouver Sun
There are eight swing ridings in B.C. that had close federal election races in 2015, and may be nail-biters again this year, a poll suggests
— Read on vancouversun.com/news/politics/election-2019/election-2019-liberals-and-ndp-lose-support-in-key-swing-ridings-conservatives-gain-says-new-poll
Parties are promising to spend spend spend, but details scarce on how they’ll pay for it | CBC News
In this week’s newsletter: all the major parties are racking up big bills with their long lists of election promises, but how will they foot the bill? Also: how many voters are waiting to choose between parties — and can you help a family member with a disability to vote?
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-votes-newsletter-issue-24-spending-promises-1.5292478
For Trudeau and Scheer, tonight’s French debate offers opportunity — and risks | CBC News
Justin Trudeau steps on stage tonight for his first leaders’ debate of the 2019 election — and a date with voters who may end up playing an outsized role in deciding whether he stays in power.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-scheer-singh-tva-debate-2019-election-1.5304312
Trump impeachment probe gains steam with briefing, depositions – Reuters
Two former officials who were engaged in the Trump administration’s dealings with Ukraine will meet with U.S. congressional committees starting this week, as the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump gains steam.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-whistleblower/trump-impeachment-probe-gains-steam-with-briefing-depositions-idUSKBN1WH0C0
UK PM Johnson makes final Brexit offer, draws cool EU reaction – Reuters
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a final Brexit offer to the European Union on Wednesday and said that unless the bloc compromised, Britain would leave without a deal at the end of this month.
— Read on www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu/uk-pm-johnson-makes-final-brexit-offer-draws-cool-eu-reaction-idUSKBN1WG4SU