Outgoing B.C. Conservative MP Ed Fast endorses independent Mike de Jong
De Jong, who won eight terms in the B.C. legislature and held several cabinet posts, announced last month that he would be running as an Independent in Abbotsford-South Langley.
#politics #election #BC #AbbotsfordSouthLangley #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11133127/ed-fast-conservative-endorse-mike-de-jong/

Federal leaders gearing up for election debates. What are they working on?
As the federal party leaders prepare to face off in debates in Montreal this week, experts say they're likely working on positive body language and polishing their French skills.
#election #politics #debate #Montreal #Canada #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11131965/canada-election-2025-debates-preview/

I’m going to use ol” Mastodon for Political Posts. I’m a disabled ethnic minority in Alberta Canada btw. I want the NDP to be destroyed this election. I would advise those vote for them to go Liberal or Green. Provincially I’ll be doing NDP until I can leave this place for good. #politics #canadaelection

Home Hardware may be a Canadian company but this sign on one of their stores indicates they are endorsing the Conservative party, which of course has the support of Donald Trump and Elon Musk. This endorsement of the Conservative platform may also communicate to LGBT Canadians that they may not be welcome in Home Hardware stores.

Maybe complain through Contact Us on their website.

#Canada #Ontario #Peterborough #Cdnpoli #MapleMaga #canadaelection
#HomeHardware

NDP’s Singh pledges to hire 35,000 nurses by 2030
While health-care staffing is a provincial responsibility, the party said it would tie new federal health transfers to hiring and retention strategies.
#politics #healthcare #employment #Canada #Health #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11130516/singh-pledges-hire-35000-nurses-2030/

Poilievre eyes notwithstanding clause for consecutive murder sentences
Poilievre announced his plan to use the notwithstanding clause to pass legislation that would allow consecutive sentences for multiple murders.
#politics #law #crime #Canada #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11130159/canada-election-murder-sentences/

Liberal staffers planting ‘stop the steal’ buttons ‘unacceptable’: Carney
Liberal Leader Mark Carney said the planting of the buttons at a conservative conference was 'totally unacceptable,' with the party saying it had launched a review.
#politics #election #Canada #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11130186/canada-election-stop-the-steal-buttons-liberal-staffers-mark-carney/

COMMENTARY: Campaigns matter (until they don’t)
There is a sacred mantra in Canadian politics: campaigns matter. And most of the time, they’re right. But not in the way they used to be.
#politics #campaign #Commentary #canadaelection #Ipsos #IpsosReid
https://globalnews.ca/news/11129356/campaigns-matter-until-they-dont/

Poilievre gains endorsement from business leaders, ex-bank heads
A number of prominent business leaders formally threw their support behind Pierre Poilievre in the upcoming federal election on Saturday.
#politics #election #business #Canada #canadaelection #PierrePoilievre
https://globalnews.ca/news/11128863/poilievre-gains-endorsement-from-business-leaders-ex-bank-heads/

Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available?
Liberal Leader Mark Carney introduced the 'Canada Strong Pass' on Saturday, offering free access to national galleries, museums and VIA Rail for kids.
#politics #travel #economics #Canada #canadaelection #CanadaStrongPass
https://globalnews.ca/news/11128725/mark-carney-canada-strong-pass-kids-free/

https://www.europesays.com/1989828/ Carney unveils new ‘Canada Strong Pass.’ What free perks are available? – National #Canadá #CanadaElection #CanadaStrongPass #MarkCarney #Politics

Poilievre heads to Carney’s riding, announces help for military veterans
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail.
#politics #military #election #Canada #canadaelection #PierrePoilievre
https://globalnews.ca/news/11128628/poilievre-heads-carneys-riding-announces-help-military-veterans/

Poilievre vows not to pass abortion restrictions if elected prime minister
Poilievre said it has been the Conservative party's policy for 21 years that there will be no restrictions introduced on a woman's right to choose.
#politics #abortion #election #Canada #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11127562/canada-election-poilievre-abortion/

Close Tory-NDP race expected in Elmwood-Transcona in rematch of September byelection
Typically an NDP stronghold, the party managed to hold onto the seat in the by-election, but by a narrow margin over the Conservatives.
#election #politics #ElmwoodTranscona #Canada #canadaelection #FederalElection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11126070/close-tory-ndp-race-expected-elmwood-transcona/

Close Tory-NDP race expected in Elmwood-Transcona in rematch of September byelection
Typically an NDP stronghold, the party managed to hold onto the seat in the by-election, but by a narrow margin over the Conservatives.
#election #politics #ElmwoodTranscona #Canada #canadaelection #FederalElection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11126070/close-tory-ndp-race-expected-elmwood-transcona/

Poilievre campaign stop in Okanagan hints region could be in play
The Okanagan Valley, traditionally a Conservative stronghold, could see change this year, a B.C. political scientist says.
#politics #election #geography #Okanagan #BritishColumbia #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11124235/poilievre-campaign-stop-okanagan/

Poilievre unveils ‘three strikes and you’re out’ crime plan. Will it work?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging the 'biggest crackdown on crime in Canadian history' by targeting three-time serious offenders with maximum life imprisonment.
#politics #crime #law #Canada #canadaelection #ConservativeParty
https://globalnews.ca/news/11123373/pierre-poilievre-crime-plan-canada-election/

Poilievre unveils ‘three strikes and you’re out’ crime plan. Will it work?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pledging the 'biggest crackdown on crime in Canadian history' by targeting three-time serious offenders with maximum life imprisonment.
#politics #crime #law #Canada #canadaelection #ConservativeParty
https://globalnews.ca/news/11123373/pierre-poilievre-crime-plan-canada-election/

Where Carney, Poilievre and Singh are as campaign nears halfway mark
Several candidates were shed by the Liberals and Conservatives over contentious comments ahead of Monday's nomination deadline.
#politics #election #Canada #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11123023/canada-election-campaign-april-9/

COMMENTARY: For Tories, energy debate isn’t powering up voters in campaign
The Conservatives have — so far — failed to make the Canadian election about energy. And that’s been to the benefit of the Liberals.
#election #politics #energy #Canada #Commentary #canadaelection
https://globalnews.ca/news/11121453/conservatives-energy-debate/