Special report
Election 2021
News and views related to the 44th Canadian general election, scheduled for Sept. 20, 2021.
This election could decide how Canada fights plastic pollution. Here's where the parties stand
Climate change and COVID-19 aren't the only issues on the ballot this election: Plastic is driving a global pollution problem, and Canada's future efforts to end it are on the line.
If you want your vote to help the climate, here are the questions you need to ask
We are in a climate emergency, and Canada's dominant parties remain fixated, for the most part, on market-based “solutions” inherently unable to meet the task at hand at the speed and scale required, writes columnist Seth Klein.
The pull for left-wing youth vote between Liberal and NDP could be a key factor this election
The demographic that could influence the federal election and other voters may still be staying away from polls, according to a leading pollster.
We need to talk about Maxime
It's officially time to take Maxime Bernier seriously and start asking questions about what his rise means for the five other federal parties, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
Liberal candidate wants a seat at the table in Ottawa for North Island riding
A scientist with public policy experience, Liberal candidate Jennifer Grenz says she’s a bridge-builder who can help stakeholders agree on a course of action around tough issues such as climate change or saving salmon in the North Island-Powell River riding.
Following the messaging: Mining Facebook’s ad library on Election 2021
The major political parties in this federal election are taking to Facebook to push out their messages.
NFA attack ads target Trudeau as Tories shift gears on gun control
The federal Conservative Party is distancing itself from the National Firearms Association to dispel attacks from the Liberals painting it as a party that strikes deals with gun lobbyists. It even amended party policy to say that, if elected, a Conservative government would keep with the Liberal gun restrictions and complete a review of those rules.
NDP promises to double transit funding; youth want green jobs
The NDP’s Jagmeet Singh promises to double transit funding as he assails Justin Trudeau’s Liberals for failing on the climate crisis.
No, we don’t need to hear out the anti-vaxxers
This isn’t the time to humour their irrational beliefs, or cater to their selective interpretation of our Constitution and its contents, writes columnist Max Fawcett.
North Island Green candidate says focus of all issues must be through a climate lens
The Green Party is the sole party committed to denying fossil fuel expansion in order to fight climate change, said B.C.North Island-Powell River candidate Jessica Wegg.
Up to police to investigate, Trudeau says of being pelted with gravel on campaign
Monday's London stop was the latest Liberal tour event to be sidetracked by the arrival of such an “anti-vaxxer mob” but the first where the Liberal leader was physically assaulted.
Party leaders promise more benefits and better working conditions for workers
The three main federal party leaders marked Labour Day with promises of better working conditions and more benefits for Canadian workers, along with additional supports for businesses.
For climate’s sake, Canada Pension Plan needs to take a serious look at its investments
The Canada Pension Plan was designed to promote retirement security. By increasing fossil fuel investments in a climate emergency, it is making all of us less secure, write James Rowe, Jessica Dempsey and James Mager.
NDP best bet to get stuff done in Ottawa, says North Island candidate Rachel Blaney
The NDP is the best option for the North Island-Powell River riding when it comes to navigating an equitable COVID recovery, climate change, and the affordability crisis, says incumbent candidate Rachel Blaney.