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2019 Federal Election Archive

Jack Knox: For Trudeau, it’s looking to be a bumpier ride

Jack Knox: For Trudeau, it’s looking to be a bumpier ride

On the very first day of the election campaign, the media bus drove into Justin Trudeau’s plane at the Victoria airport. As metaphors go, that’s not bad.
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Jack Knox: Here’s a look at the Island scene for the federal election

Jack Knox: Here’s a look at the Island scene for the federal election

And away we go. The question is: where? In the last federal election, the answer was clear. While Canada tilted Liberal, Vancouver Island, always its own political microclimate, gave six of seven seats to the NDP.
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Opinion: Federal Green-NDP battle just got so dirty and personal

Opinion: Federal Green-NDP battle just got so dirty and personal

The undercard in the federal election campaign has become a bruising fight. This would be the deteriorating relationship between the federal Green Party and the NDP.
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So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

So you want to be prime minister of Canada — have a seat

Thank you for coming today. I want to discuss your application for the job of prime minister. There are other applicants for the role, as you know, and we will be filling the position Oct. 21. As part of the process, I have a few questions.
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North Island-Powell River riding candidates discuss climate change plans

North Island-Powell River riding candidates discuss climate change plans

Federal election hopefuls exchange views on ballot issue
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Poll finds voters in no mood for a majority federal government

Poll finds voters in no mood for a majority federal government

In just over three months, Canadians will take part in a federal election with a very different landscape than in 2015.
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Federal Green Party nominations in B.C. hotly contested: study

Federal Green Party nominations in B.C. hotly contested: study

Would-be candidates are flocking to the Green Party of Canada at an astonishing rate in B.C., bucking a historical trend identified in a new study from the Samara Centre for Democracy.
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North Island Powell River candidates trade opposing views on Bill C-69

North Island Powell River candidates trade opposing views on Bill C-69

Federal election opponents comment on Impact Assessment Act
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Scheer’s plan for Canada remains unclear

Scheer’s plan for Canada remains unclear

Conservative leader’s message plays well in suburbs, but no so much in big cities
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North Island-Powell River People’s Party candidate resigns

North Island-Powell River People’s Party candidate resigns

Peter Marcin quits amid weak support and inadequate resources
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