Manitoba Votes Day 23

Analysis   As the Manitoba campaign moves into the final weekend, and the end of the advance voting period, all parties will be focused on getting supporters to the polls and making their final pitches to undecided voters. Stefanson has taken a back seat, not appearing in front of media since Monday—relying on other candidates to […]

Alberta Update: September 29, 2023

This Week Opposing federal electricity regulations: Alberta is launching a national advertising campaign to inform Canadians about the effects of the federal Liberal government’s proposed Clean Electricity Regulations (CER).  Alberta’s advertising campaign highlights risks such as increasing power bills, driving out investment, and putting grid reliability at risk. Alberta is still moving towards a carbon-neutral power grid by 2050 through the Emissions Reduction […]

Manitoba Votes Day 21

This week, Probe Research released a poll that provides more insight into issues that are top of mind  for  Manitobans. Participants identified crime, healthcare, and poverty as the most important issues as they prepare to cast their ballots.   The PCs primary campaign message, taxation, ranked at the bottom of the list of issues voters […]

Manitoba Votes Day 19

Overview   As Manitoba heads into the final week of the campaign all parties are focused on solidifying their messaging and preparing to mobilize their supporters.   This weekend, NDP Leader Wab Kinew visited Thompson, Pimicikamak Cree Nation, and Grand Rapids where he promised to improve the Thompson Hospital if elected. The party also committed to providing […]

Ontario Legislature Returns for Fall Sitting

As the Ontario Legislature prepares to resume on Monday, much has changed in the provincial political landscape since June. Summer Break and Narrative Disrupted by Greenbelt Controversy With the Greenbelt controversy continuing to derail the Government’s once proactive agenda on building affordable housing for Ontarians, the Government has been left to play defense and issues […]

Manitoba Votes Day 16

Overview   On Thursday, Manitoba party leaders engaged in the last official debate of the campaign. They were given an opportunity to answer questions from each other, journalists, and make their platform priorities clear. Both the Stefanson and Lamont focused a lot of their energy on Kinew during the debate likely due to the NDP’s surge […]

Manitoba Votes Day Fourteen

Overview   Day 14 of the Manitoba election saw the first public debate between all three party leaders. During the 90-minute radio event, the leaders went toe-to-toe on health care, affordability, public safety, and the economy.   PC leader Heather Stefanson defended her government’s record while warning of the cost of an NDP government. The NDP’s […]

Return of the HoC

As the House of Commons resumes today, a lot has changed since Canada’s members of Parliament last sat in June, including the addition of five new MPs elected in by-elections who will take their seats for the first time. July also saw a large cabinet shuffle with seven new ministers appointed and a total of […]