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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.

The federal Liberals remain ahead as a new poll suggests Canada's political parties are holding relatively steady in terms of voter support only weeks before a possible election call.

Trudeau promised “sunny ways” following the last election in 2015. While many believe his government has delivered on core promises, it has also faced scandals such as the SNC-Lavalin affair.

The People's Party of Canada made another bid on Friday, August 23, 2019, to convince debate organizers they deserve to be included in two televised events in October.

A proposed leaders' debate on foreign policy already has one confirmed participant, with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer quickly accepting an invitation to participate in the Munk Debates event scheduled for Oct. 1.