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federal election 2021

Erin O’Toole makes a transportation announcement at a trucking company while campaigning in Winnipeg, on Aug. 20, 2021 (Ryan Remiorz/CP)

Erin O’Toole, socialist crusader

Justin Ling: The policies put forth by the Conservatives are serious, sensible and pro-worker. They’re also impressive when put next to the anemic NDP platform.
Trudeau speaks with national Indigenous leaders on Parliament Hill on Dec. 16, 2015 (Adrian Wyld/CP)

The choice facing Indigenous voters

Niigaan Sinclair: In 2015, Indigenous voters helped the Liberals win a majority. But most of Trudeau’s success on Indigenous issues came after 2019, in a minority government.