Ottawa

Justin Ling: Both the NDP and Conservatives are taking seriously the idea that we need many, many new homes. The Liberals are, clearly, not.

Politics Insider for Aug. 24: ’Manipulated media,’ Singh’s green promises and a poll depicting a ’volatile electorate’

Paul Wells: It would hang on how the opposition parties vote, of course. And it’s hard to imagine the NDP paving the way for Erin O’Toole to become prime minister.

Election Image of the Day: After a flat first week, the Liberals depict their opponent as a menace to public medicine. No, this is not a rerun.

Stephen Maher: The Liberals may be in control, but if O’Toole keeps pitching himself as a policy nerd with a detailed plan, swing voters might buy what he is selling

Andrew MacDougall: Misdirected or misfiring Liberal attacks are quickly becoming a thing in this unnecessary election, and it does not suit the party or the PM

Politics Insider for Aug. 23: Trudeau plans to go on the offensive, Tories are happy with their first week and why it might be time to keep an eye on Jagmeet Singh

Paul Wells: People struggling to escape and those helping them are running up against procedural confusion layered on top of constant mortal danger

Philippe J. Fournier: After one week, our projection shows the race tightening, support for the NDP growing and the odds of a Liberal majority shrinking

Election Image of the Day: Will positive results in a key internal party vote allow the Green Party leader to shake the blues?