A guide for watching leaders’ debates
How voters assess debates and whether that assessment will affect vote choice is something political parties struggle to understand as they develop debate strategy. They are confronted with satisfying conflicting demands from voters and media who evaluate debates from vastly different perspectives.
Five moments in the Ottawa Centre debate
The five Ottawa Centre federal candidates met Wednesday evening for a public debate.
Why election coverage neglects climate change
The stories that are easiest to launch in newsrooms are those that have a combination of novelty and conflict making climate change a tough sell.
Liberals’ Marie-France Lalonde holds riding vacated by ex-MP Andrew Leslie
ELECTION NIGHT UPDATE: Liberal candidate Marie-France Lalonde took the seat by a wide margin over runner-up Conservative contender David Bertschi and third-place finisher Jacqui Wiens of the NDP. The riding was previously held by Liberal MP Andrew Leslie, who decided not to seek re-election. Residents of the Orléans riding now know who will carry the Liberal standard in the federal...
Framing the campaign: Trust and values
Media and political response to the Trudeau black face photos have likely turned the campaign from a bidding war to increase the affordability of daily life to a leadership-driven campaign (even more so than normal) centred on character adn values.
30,000 expats expected to register for federal election
Time is ticking for the deadline for expats to apply to vote by mail! Will voter turnout be on the rise this year?
The growing gap between public and media perceptions
Three recent examples in the federal election campaign highlight what appears to be a growing gap between how the public and media perceive issues and what each considers important.
Liberal Anthony Rota defeats Tory challenger Jordy Carr
The Liberal incumbent will be hard to beat in this riding near North Bay.
Tory veteran Cheryl Gallant easily earns seventh term
Cheryl Gallant is seeking her seventh term as an MP in the Oct. 21 federal election.
McGuinty wins sixth race, extends Liberal dynasty
Liberal David McGuinty is seeking a sixth term as the federal MP for Ottawa South.
Catherine McKenna holds off NDP rival Emilie Taman
Ottawa Centre features a race that includes Catherine McKenna, the environment minister.
Liberal Maryam Monsef narrowly defeats Tory
Liberal incumbent and cabinet minister Maryam Monself is battling Tory Michael Skinner for the second time in Peterborough-Kawartha.
Liberal incumbent re-elected with huge victory over rivals
Pontiac has changed hands in each of the past three elections. Liberal William Amos hopes to break that by keeping the West Quebec riding.
Eric Duncan retains seat vacated by fellow Tory
It's a clean slate for the federa race in Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry.
Anita Vandenbeld re-elected over Conservative contender
There are seven candidates seeking the Ottawa West-Nepean riding.
Mona Fortier extends long Liberal winning streak
Mona Fortier is running to keep the Liberal record intact in Ottawa-Vanier.
Liberal Chandra Arya defeats Tory challenger
The relatively new Nepean riding is expected to see a tough battle between the Tory and the Liberal incumbent.
The elusive narrative in Election 2019
The initial leaders debate two days into election 2019 gave the media a first chance to try to establish narratives for the Conservative, NDP and Green campaigns.
Tory Michael Barrett wins solidly in mostly rural riding
The Tories have a strong hold on the Eastern Ontario riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
Four things to watch in the media’s 2019 election coverage
Exploring four issues that will shape media coverage of the 2019 election campaign as it begins- initial impressions of party campaign launches, how public opinion polls are reported, the activity of trolls and bots and the stealth campaigns underway in the background.
Liberal Steven McKinnon retains seat by wide margin
Gatineau riding has been volatile in recent elections. Will it change again?
Liberal incumbent defeats formidable Tory challenger
This relatively new riding features a high-profile Tory candidate running against a Liberal incumbent.
Liberal Greg Fergus triples vote counts of top two rivals
Hull-Aylmer has been a Liberal bastion for decades.
Veteran Tory MP Scott Reid wins seventh straight vote
Will it be seven times lucky for Conservative MP Scott Reid?
Liberal declared victor after tight race with Bloc rival
This will be the second election for the residents of Argenteuil—La Petite-Nation in West Quebec.
Pierre Poilievre keeps only Conservative seat in Ottawa
The relatively new riding of Carleton is a Tory sort, the only one in Ottawa. Pierre Poilievre is looking to keep the seat in the Oct. 21 federal election.
Liberal incumbent re-elected over NDP, Tory challengers
ELECTION NIGHT UPDATE: Liberal incumbent Mark Gerretsen, a former mayor of Kingston, was re-elected easily over second-place candidate Barrington Walker of the NDP and Conservative challenger Ruslan Yakoviychuk. Voters in Kingston and the Islands can expect to see some familiar faces on the campaign trail, as incumbent Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen and his chief rival from the 2015 election, then-Tory...
Tories recapture seat lost to Liberals in 2015 election
This riding, that includes Belleville and Napanee, could be a pitched battle between the Liberal incumbent and his Tory rival.
Tory Jamie Schmale keeps lock on long-held riding
ELECTION NIGHT UPDATE: Conservative incumbent Jamie Schmale, who has held the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock seat for eight years, registered a relatively easy win over second-place finisher Judi Forbes of the Liberals. NDP candidate Barbara Doyle finished a distant third. The Conservative Party wants to retain Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, a riding it has held for 15 years. Conservative Jamie Schmale has been the...
Liberal incumbent wins rematch with ex-Tory MP
Liberal Francis Drouin and Conservative Pierre Lemieux will go head-to-head in Glengarry–Prescott–Russell in the October 21 election.
Federal election called: Five things to watch in Ottawa
Whether this is your first time voting, here are five things you should know (especially if you live in Ottawa).
Clues about 2019 from voters in the past 3 federal elections
A look at the voting history of Canadians and what it might tell us about 2019 federal election.
Federal election: The facts on the race in Ottawa
The federal election race is underway, and here are a few choice tidbits about the current electoral scene in Ottawa.
The writ drops on a 40-day federal election campaign
The federal election gets under way.
Handicapping the October 21 vote
In an era of voter volatility, partisan rootlessness and alienation from governmental institutions, handicapping an election campaign is not easy. As the formal campaign begins, here’s a list of variables that could shape the outcome.
Human rights group protest outside TripAdvisor office over Isreali settlement listings
A human rights group in Ottawa protested outside TripAdvisor's regional office in Ottawa on Monday, for its listings in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
Youth fighting for stronger climate change policies in Canada
Catherine McKenna held a town hall as a lead to the April 1 introduction of the new federal carbon tax and climate change activists don't believe her policies are enough.
As a review begins, city’s decade-old parking strategy needs an update, say critics
Ottawa's parking management strategy hasn't been updated since 2009: critics say it's about time.
Indigenous languages bill “a start” toward revitalizing Ottawa communities
New Indigenous Language Act, a "stepping stone" in the revitalization of Indigenous culture.
Indigenous experts skeptical about proposed child welfare legislation
With the recent introduction of a new Indigenous child-welfare bill, some groups are skeptical about the effectiveness of the legislation.
Five not so easy pieces: NCC reveals new plan to develop LeBreton Flats
The NCC detailed its new timeline for the Lebreton Flats development in a news release Thursday.
Changes to Ontario Autism funding to put bigger burden on parents
Changes to the Ontario Autism Program have parents worried about losing therapy funding, increased wait times and a lot of debt. Some were forced to sell their homes and cars to afford therapy for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)—even before the funding model changed. “When we heard the announcement there was a lot of crying in our house,”...
‘Mayor for a Day’ contest aims to give youth a voice in city politics
Youth leaders are spearheading the Mayor for a Day contest because they want to engage other young people in municipal politics.
Fillings or finances: Changes to OSAP are worrying students in Ontario
Will the Ontario government's changes to OSAP make university more affordable? This story breaks down what these changes will mean for students.
Fridays for their future: Ottawa sisters call for federal climate action
Two Ottawa sisters are making their voices known by protesting against the lack of environmental action by the federal government.
United We Roll ready for day two of protest in Ottawa
United We Roll, a pro pipeline protest group arrived in Ottawa on Feb. 19, after traveling thousands of kilometres in a convoy.
Ottawa plows through snow removal budget six years in a row
City of Ottawa exceeds snow removal budget year after year; 2019 has already seen record snowfall, will the draft budget address these problems?
Budget 2019 includes proposal for three per cent tax increase
The 2019 draft budget features more money for infrastructure, transit, and community safety.
Transit challenge launches amid Ottawa-wide anger over unreliable bus service
OC Transpo data shows that Ottawa’s suburbs are served by some of the bus routes most likely to be late.