federal election 2021 news, opinion and analysis

Blanchet takes part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Sept. 9, 2021 (Justin Tang/CP)

Why the English election debate tripped the Quebec campaign

Emilie Nicolas: Before weighing in on Bill 21, Canadians should learn from the Quebecers at the frontline of that battle

Justin Trudeau in Vancouver, B.C. on Sept. 13, 2021. (Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

The latest Election 2021 polling consensus is a shrug emoji

Politics Insider for Sept. 15, 2021: The polls on vaccine politics; Gerald Butts on the end of the race; a loss for Canada

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole talk following the federal leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Sept. 9, 2021 (Adrian Wyld/CP)

Who won the leaders debate? Everyone, and no one: Poll

A new poll shows that all of the leaders succeeded in rallying their bases (Trudeau appealed especially to Quebecers), but it also finds voters increasingly tuning out

Trudeau, Singh, and O'Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Sept. 9, 2021 (Adrian Wyld/CP)

Gerald Butts on the final days of the campaign: ’It’s basically over’

Justin Trudeau’s former principal secretary talks to Shannon Proudfoot about the debate, why the election is all but over, and the ground game that will consume the final days

Prime Minister Trudeau yells at protestors ahead of an interview with Neetu Garcha outside the broadcaster’s Burnaby, B.C., station. (Courtesy of Global News)

Snapping back must’ve felt good, but Trudeau shouldn’t feed the trolls

Election Image of the Day: Inviting hecklers to block access to hospitals—sarcastically or not—is a bad look for the Liberal leader

O'Toole gets off his bus at a campaign announcement in Whitby, Ont., on Sept. 11, 2021 (Frank Gunn/CP)

338Canada: Was Legault’s endorsement a blessing or a curse for Erin O’Toole?

Philippe J. Fournier: With seven days to go, the Liberals now hold the edge. But a big question mark will be the impact of the Quebec premier’s backing of the CPC.

Gurkiran Kaur and Jagmeet Singh shop for baby clothes ahead of the national leaders debate. (@theJagmeetSingh/Twitter)

Will Jagmeet Singh’s child-care platform work as well for him as impending fatherhood?

Election Image of the Day: The sight of the NDP leader shopping for baby clothes is enough to warm any voter’s heart. The same cannot be said for $10-a-day day care.

Paul speaks to the media following the federal election English-language leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Sept. 9, 2021 (Fred Chartrand/CP)

Annamie Paul was the unexpected hero of the leaders’ debate

Fatima Syed: For those looking for a different kind of politics to emerge from these tough pandemic times, Paul was the unexpected hero we didn’t know we had

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, left to right, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, and Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole take part in the federal election English-language Leaders debate in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Last night’s debate: Trudeau gets caught up, O’Toole has his moments and Singh misses the mark

Politics Insider for Sept. 10, 2021: All the must-see moments and analysis you need after watching (or not watching) last night’s English-language showdown

Singh verbally sparring with Trudeau during Thursday's debate. (Justin Tang/CP)

Federal leaders debate: Jagmeet Singh misses his moment

Justin Ling: The NDP leader was too busy roasting the incumbent to sell himself as a PM-in-waiting

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