OttawaFor the record: Justin Trudeau’s rally speech in BramptonThe prepared notes from Justin Trudeau’s speech at a thousands-strong rally in one of Canada’s most diverse cities
OttawaSmall talk, big issues: What you need to know about child careThe latest instalment in our video series to help make sense of the election, when it comes up over drinks
OttawaIs universal daycare actually good for children?Universal daycare is almost certainly good for the economy. But what about the children who actually use it?
Ottawa’We have to have change’: Q&A with Perry BellegardeFor the record, AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde speaks about his hopes for a breaking point this election
OttawaMom and dads on the trail: The Today’s Parent interviewsWe know them as combatants in the bruising contest to become prime minister. But they read bedtime stories, too. And worry about discipline. And love their children.
OttawaThree things to watch during the election week aheadAaron Wherry on the heated niqab debate, the fall of the NDP and the onslaught of political TV ads
PoliticsPerry Bellegarde on the absence of Aboriginal issues in #elxn42In this audio excerpt from Everything is Political, the head of the AFN talks about what we’re not talking about during this election campaign
OttawaPrice of admission: The true cost of running for electionBeing a candidate is a full-time job that, increasingly, takes an enormous personal and financial toll
OttawaMyth-busting ridings: Shedding light on women in federal politicsIn Canada’s 33 most ethnically diverse federal ridings, there are more female candidates than in less diverse ridings
OttawaChart: ’Liking’ the leadersEngaging with voters on social media is an essential part of the modern campaign. Here’s who’s ahead in the digital race.