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elections

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Politics

How to Govern a Country That Changes Its Mind Every Four Years?

May 3, 2025May 8, 2025 - by Nicholas Chesterley

Election cycles offer little incentive to act for the future

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An image of conservative leader Pierre Poilievre speaking at a news conference with a Canadian flag behind him, but the bottom quarter of his face is cut off.
Politics

From Landslide to Toss-Up: The Stunning Conservative Collapse

March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 - by Philippe J. Fournier

Could the Liberals actually win? The math says yes

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Karina Gould fields questions from reporters.
Politics

Karina Gould Thinks She Can Beat Pierre Poilievre. Can She?

February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 - by Wendy Kaur

Why Canada’s next prime minister could be a millennial mom

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The back of Trump's head as he watches a video of Kamala Harris on a big screen. that is much larger than he is.
Politics

For MAGA, Defeat Means Vindication

November 2, 2024November 5, 2024 - by Kyle Hiebert

A Harris victory would prove to Trump loyalists that the system was rigged all along

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A photo of Pierre Poilievre’s side profile.
July/August 2023 / Politics

Did Pierre Poilievre Pass His First Test?

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 - by David Moscrop

The federal by-elections could make or break the Conservative leader’s narrative

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A photo of a Chinese flag illuminated by sunshine between Canadian flags in the Hall of Honour on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Politics

China’s Election Meddling: Canadians Deserve a Serious Response

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023 - by Ira Wells

The last thing the country needs is a half-hearted approach to protecting our democracy

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An illustration of Pierre Poilievre.
January/February 2023 / Politics

Pierre Poilievre: The Secret to His Success

December 14, 2022June 20, 2023 - by Frank Graves

How the Conservative leader is harnessing the growing tide of authoritarianism in Canada

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A young man votes while a burning world and other catastrophes loom behind him
Politics

Why the Voting Age Needs to Be Lowered to Sixteen

July 22, 2022January 24, 2023 - by Aymaan Abid

The time to address climate change and inequality is running out. Young people deserve to have our say—while we still can

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A colourful collage of different people yelling at one politician standing at a podium in the centre, whose image is greyscale.
Politics

Why Is Politics Getting Nastier?

May 12, 2022May 30, 2022 - by Stephen Maher

With threats and harassment rising, running for office has become a dangerous job

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Illustration of a place-setting at the dinner table on a pink background with speech bubbles about voting above the knife, fork and spoon.
November 2021

Editor’s Letter: Why We Don’t Endorse Political Candidates

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 - by Jessica Johnson

Election cycles don’t always provide depth and context for the crises we face. Good journalism does

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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