What sort of political movement will it take to get our representatives closer to what scientists say is needed to avert the worst impacts of climate change, asks Aaron Myran, co-founder and executive director of Future Majority.

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau denied wanting Jody Wilson-Raybould to lie as the SNC-Lavalin affair — which figured prominently in the last election — burst back onto the campaign trail on Saturday, September 11, 2021, with the publication of an excerpt of the former justice minister's memoir.

The fifth and final week of the federal election campaign kicked off on Sunday, September 12, 2021, with the Liberals and New Democrats each questioning whether their opponent's plan to pay for the billions of campaign spending promises was based in reality.

Political parties that meaningfully seek to address tax fairness and income inequality issues on the campaign trail will attract robust support from across the political spectrum. 

In the past two federal elections, Vancouver Island has been a stronghold for the NDP, and one campaign observer predicts it will largely stay that way after Sept. 20. 

Following Canada’s 44th election is a bit like rewatching old political dramas on Netflix, says columnist Jesse Firempong. We’ve seen them all before, and we know what to expect.

At Thursday night’s debate, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was hit from all sides for setting ambitious climate goals and failing to deliver, and it’s an open question whether his defence will convince voters.

Unlike the federal leaders' debate, candidates participating in GreenPAC’s 100 Debates for the Environment this week were able to give thoughtful, clear answers and respectful rebuttals, the  non-profit environmental organization’s executive director said.

Federal party leaders jousted over climate change, health care, foreign policy, the economy and Indigenous reconciliation during Thursday's, September 9, 2021, English-language debate — their last, best chance to sway voters before the Sept. 20 election.

And in case anyone still wants to pretend this is all just talk, there’s the terrorist attack earlier this year that killed a Muslim family in London, Ont., writes columnist Max Fawcett.

If it were not for the Liberal government's Trans Mountain purchase, Canada would now be in the grips of a serious national unity crisis, writes associate law professor Martin Olszynski.

Pundits predict Paul Manly won't regain his seat as a result of turmoil at the leadership level, but the Nanaimo-Ladysmith incumbent says he has strong support, and voters will back him based on his work in the riding and in Ottawa.

Five federal party leaders jousted over health and child care, the environment and Quebec identity politics in the first of two official election debates on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, evening as they sought to sway francophone voters before election day on Sept. 20, 2021.

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.

Wednesday’s event in Halifax — the afternoon before the first official federal leaders’ debate — was one of about 60 taking place between Ucluelet and St. John’s, hoping to train politicians' attention on the climate crisis.