When politicians refuse to conform to expectations
Surprises from Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau and May in our leaders debate
Thomas Mulcair
Thomas Mulcair’s Clarity problem
Why, in an otherwise strong debate, did the NDP leader tread into the dangerous quicksand of Quebec separatism?
There’s lots at stake in this election. And lots of time to decide.
Canada has never had an election with three candidates so evenly matched—or so different in personality
The Long Campaign of 2015 — and what it will take to win
Maclean’s politics editor parses the last year in Canadian politics—and finds a campaign that started a long time ago
How the leaders hope to win this election
An air war. A street fight. A long march. Evan Solomon offers an inside look at each leader’s favourite tactics in an election that anyone can win.
What to watch for in the Maclean’s debate
It’s all about the little things, as the party leaders strive to best each other—but especially Stephen Harper
For the record: What the leaders said at the launch of #elxn42
Transcripts of the speeches from the federal leaders on the first official day of an 11-week campaign
Federal election 2015: The path to victory
Ottawa bureau chief John Geddes talks to party strategists and independent observers about the way to win in 2015
Senate reform? There’s just the teensy problem of the Constitution.
Both Stephen Harper and Thomas Mulcair have plans to reform the Senate that may prove unconstitutional. Now what?
What kind of force for global peace does the NDP want Canada to be?
The NDP sees itself as a party built on international justice and human rights. So on the war against Islamic State, why isn’t it standing up for its values?