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Influx of names on byelection ballots shows ‘frustration’ with first-past-the-post system, say electoral reform advocates

Political science professor Laura Stephenson says a system of government that favours coalitions could ‘decrease some of that party hate’ embedded in Canadian politics.

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At least five Liberal MPs are expected to be promoted to cabinet in the long-awaited change of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's senior ranks on Friday.

Miller, Anand, MacKinnon expected to get new portfolios in Friday cabinet shuffle: Liberal source

NewsBY ABBAS RANA | UPDATED December 19, 2024

At least five Liberal MPs are expected to be promoted to cabinet in the long-awaited change of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's senior ranks on Friday.

Federal departments fix 61 errors related to Indigenous business contracts on public database

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Delayed public accounts report public debt charges increased by 35 per cent in 2023-24

Toronto-St. Paul’s byelection: Was it worth the hype?

Pro-Palestinian student protests on university campuses further complicate electoral calculus for left-of-centre parties, say Liberal MPs

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‘We won’t give up’: electoral reform advocates set sights on provinces after citizens’ assembly motion fails in the House

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Tory Shuvaloy Majumdar to join Commons as new Calgary Heritage MP

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Federal parties have evolved their democratic processes—why won’t they do the same for the Canadian public?

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Pro-Palestinian student protests on university campuses further complicate electoral calculus for left-of-centre parties, say Liberal MPs

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

To protest peacefully is a constitutionally protected right, but hate speech or making someone feel unsafe is unacceptable, says Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi.

Pro-Palestinian student protests on university campuses further complicate electoral calculus for left-of-centre parties, say Liberal MPs

NewsBY ABBAS RANA

To protest peacefully is a constitutionally protected right, but hate speech or making someone feel unsafe is unacceptable, says Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi.

‘We won’t give up’: electoral reform advocates set sights on provinces after citizens’ assembly motion fails in the House

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Just under a third of MPs voted for the motion, but a Fair Vote Canada representative said ‘opportunities for reform will continue to come up whenever voters are dissatisfied.’

‘We won’t give up’: electoral reform advocates set sights on provinces after citizens’ assembly motion fails in the House

NewsBY STEPHEN JEFFERY

Just under a third of MPs voted for the motion, but a Fair Vote Canada representative said ‘opportunities for reform will continue to come up whenever voters are dissatisfied.’

Tory Shuvaloy Majumdar to join Commons as new Calgary Heritage MP

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE

Plus, Ginella Massa is leaving CBC News Network to focus on 'further building [her] personal brand through media consulting,' and Fair Vote Canada set to host a webinar on how other democracies adopted proportional representation.

Tory Shuvaloy Majumdar to join Commons as new Calgary Heritage MP

FeatureBY MIKE LAPOINTE

Plus, Ginella Massa is leaving CBC News Network to focus on 'further building [her] personal brand through media consulting,' and Fair Vote Canada set to host a webinar on how other democracies adopted proportional representation.