With the NDP’s leadership contestants otherwise consisting entirely of sitting MPs or media-anointed favourites, Martin Singh has faced a tougher job getting noticed than anybody else in the field. So…
A steady flow of polls for Quebec this week, with widely varying results, but consistent on the trend front. The Harris Decima offering earlier this week stated the NDP were…
It was the Liberals who proposed as part of their attack ads that Harper was a man with a “secret agenda.” I considered these attack ads (as I consider all…
It was the Liberals who proposed as part of their attack ads that Harper was a man with a “secret agenda.” I considered these attack ads (as I consider all…
It was the Liberals who proposed as part of their attack ads that Harper was a man with a “secret agenda.” I considered these attack ads (as I consider all…
It was the Liberals who proposed as part of their attack ads that Harper was a man with a “secret agenda.” I considered these attack ads (as I consider all…
The new seat redistribution bill recently passed the House of Commons, awarding new seats to Ontario, Quebec, BC and Alberta. Rarely have I seen commentary about legislation so thoroughly skewed…
That’s about how I would describe the NDP – or the Official Opposition, as they’re officially styled – and its career in the first session of the 41st Parliament. The…
Sorry for the triple post, but I can’t help myself – has anyone seen this? The Harris-Decima survey conducted for The Canadian Press indicates the New Democratic Party’s support in…
Orange Wave, or just orange dye? Below: Alberta Premier Alison Redford with her Chief of Staff, Stephen Carter (photo borrowed from Calgary Herald); NDP Leader Brian Mason. What’s with the…
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Yes, it’s absolutely asinine that the Cons’ attacks on Muslim women have been extended to denying citizenship based on a particular type…
From the moment his leadership campaign launched, Paul Dewar has been positioned as a compromise candidate. And prior to the first debate, it’s arguable that none of the candidates had…
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – If you’re only going to read one analytic take on the NDP leadership campaign, make it Alice’s – featuring this take on Thomas…
As promised, here are some thoughts on the federal leaders from the BC NDP convention. Since every leadership candidate was in town for the town-hall, most were sure to be…
This weekend was the first time I’ve ever attended a political convention, so I was quite happy that I was able to represent my riding as the youth representative (which…
It’s far too early to declare anything decided as to what’s going to happen in Canada’s next federal election. But for anybody looking for an early indication as to whether…
Nathan Cullen was the third candidate to join the NDP’s leadership race. And initially, he figured to be a strong contender to win over soft support within the party as…
This afternoon I defend my masters thesis, after which I will hopefully have only a few minor corrections and then I will have earned my masters in physics. I also…
Romeo Saganash was the second candidate to enter the NDP’s leadership race, and remains one of the contenders with a plausible path to a strong victory. But how likely is…
Good Danielle, above, softens you up while Bad Danielle waits just outside the door. Bad Danielle is going to slap you around a bit now for even thinking about voting…
