The Book That Built Pierre Poilievre
Milton Friedman’s free-market bible forged the Conservative leader’s vision for Canada
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Are China, India, or Russia Swaying Your Vote?
How foreign actors are trying to shape this election
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How J.D. Vance Brought US Politics to an Election in Durham, Ontario
His friendship with a local Conservative candidate was treated as a boon. Then came the Trump tariffs
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Tax Cuts Won’t Make Life More Affordable
Politicians like promising them to the middle class. But they often benefit the wealthy
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Which Party Has the Best Blueprint for Fixing the Housing Crisis?
From GST cuts to subsidies, here’s how the different promises measure up
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What the Election Won’t Fix
Our political parties have forgotten how to make decisions
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For Some Parents, There’s Only One Election Issue That Matters
The future of $10-a-day daycare is unclear
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Mark Carney, Cutthroat Capitalist
The prime minister sells himself as a public servant, but his private sector past reveals his true loyalties
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Play Election Debate Bingo with The Walrus!
Will Alberta separatism crash the conversation? Will someone say “elbows up”? Follow along here
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The Leaders’ Debates Are Just Bad Theatre
We keep hoping for substance. We should know better
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