Elections matter — and this one may matter more than most | CBC News

Heading to Rideau Hall on Sunday morning, Justin Trudeau doubtless knew he was going to be called upon to explain his reasons for triggering an election in a pandemic. His response was to invert the question.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-otoole-singh-federal-election-pandemic-1.6141903

Trudeau warns of ‘consequences’ for public servants who duck COVID-19 shots | CBC News

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau said today the government will demand that virtually all federal public servants get a COVID-19 shot — and warned of workplace repercussions for those who defy the mandate.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-consequences-public-servants-vaccines-1.6143735

NDP and Conservatives better positioned to respond to Canadians’ top election concerns, poll suggests | London Free Press

The NDP have ‘banged the cost of living and affordability drum the loudest,’ while the Conservatives have been campaigning on jobs and taming the deficit
— Read on lfpress.com/news/politics/election-2021/ndp-and-conservatives-better-positioned-to-respond-to-canadians-top-election-concerns-poll-suggests

How vote-splitting helped — and hurt — the federal parties | CBC News

Vote-splitting is at the heart of many heated election season discussions of strategic voting. It’s often cited by Liberals late in election campaigns as a reason for progressive voters to rally around their party. Vote NDP or Bloc or Green, the argument goes, and you may elect a Conservative.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/vote-splitting-liberal-conservative-ndp-bloc-2019-election-1.5330440

How often does the party with the most seats lose the popular vote? | CBC News

The final installment of answering your election questions — from how long minorities typically last to what the future holds for the party leaders.
— Read on www.cbc.ca/news/politics/post-election-question-answers-1.5330943

Trudeau’s to-do list: calm rising regional tensions, heal rifts with premiers

Fresh from an electoral victory with a weakened grip on power, Justin Trudeau is now facing a backlash from portions of a divided electorate and a long list of demands from federal and provincial leaders.
— Read on www.msn.com/en-ca/news/elections/trudeaus-to-do-list-calm-rising-regional-tensions-heal-rifts-with-premiers/ar-AAJb9BD