Canadian political news
Here are some recent Canadian political news stories:
Federal Politics
- Liberal Leadership Race: The Liberal Party of Canada is holding a leadership race to replace outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The candidates are: François-Philippe Champagne, Mark Carney, and Chrystia Freeland, among others.
- Conservative Leadership Race: The Conservative Party of Canada is also holding a leadership race to replace outgoing leader Erin O'Toole. The candidates are: Pierre Poilievre, Jean Charest, and Leslyn Lewis, among others.
- Government's COVID-19 Response: The federal government has announced a new plan to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased funding for vaccination efforts and public health measures.
Provincial Politics
- Ontario Election: The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, led by Premier Doug Ford, won a majority government in the recent provincial election. The New Democratic Party (NDP) and the Liberal Party of Ontario are the official opposition parties.
- Quebec Election: The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) party, led by Premier François Legault, won a majority government in the recent provincial election. The Liberal Party of Quebec and the Parti Québécois are the official opposition parties.
- British Columbia Election: The British Columbia New Democratic Party (BC NDP), led by Premier John Horgan, won a minority government in the recent provincial election. The British Columbia Liberal Party and the Green Party of British Columbia are the official opposition parties.
Other News
- Indigenous Affairs: The federal government has announced a new plan to address the legacy of residential schools and provide support to Indigenous communities.
- Climate Change: The federal government has announced a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, including increased funding for clean energy and green infrastructure.
- Economic Policy: The federal government has announced a new plan to stimulate economic growth, including increased funding for small businesses and a reduction in taxes for low- and middle-income individuals.
Recent Polls
- Liberal Party: According to a recent poll by Nanos Research, the Liberal Party has a 10-point lead over the Conservative Party in terms of public support.
- Conservative Party: According to a recent poll by Ipsos, the Conservative Party has a 5-point lead over the Liberal Party among decided voters.
Upcoming Events
- Liberal Leadership Debate: The Liberal Party will hold a leadership debate on June 20, featuring all the candidates running in the leadership race.
- Conservative Leadership Debate: The Conservative Party will hold a leadership debate on June 25, featuring all the candidates running in the leadership race.
- Federal Budget: The federal government will release its budget on June 29, which is expected to include new spending measures and tax changes.