On democratic decisions
Today looks to be a watershed moment for the future of the B.C. NDP, as its provincial council determines whether to follow a recommendation to disqualify Anjali Appadurai from its…
saskatchewan ndp
#SKNDPLDR Roundup
A brief roundup of news and coverage from the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign as Sunday’s convention approaches. – There’s been some more media coverage at a high level, including Adam…
#SKNDPLDR: On Traps
The final official debate of the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign was the first I had the opportunity to see, and I’d hoped that it would result in some meaningful and…
#SKNDPLDR Roundup
Saskatchewan’s NDP leadership race continues toward convention day on the 26th. And it’s starting to get somewhat more attention outside of core party circles – though it’s unfortunately too late…
#SKNDPLDR Candidate Profile – Carla Beck
On paper, Carla Beck’s track record covers nearly every group the NDP should be looking to attract into its fold. She’s a well-respected veteran member of the Legislature, with prior…
#SKNDPLDR Candidate Profile – Kaitlyn Harvey
The flip side of Carla Beck’s position as the ultra-establishment candidate – backed by most of the NDP’s existing organizational structure, and using that position to play to those with…
#SKNDPLDR Roundup
The Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign has followed a highly unusual path, with very little official activity (and only a few unofficial events and announcements) preceding last month’s membership deadline. And…
#SKNDPLDR: Membership Deadline
I’ll be posting more about the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership race in the days to come, including putting together candidate profiles and updating my campaign reference page. For those interested in…
#SKNDPLDR Roundup
So far, the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign has been awfully quiet. And with a membership deadline looming for anybody who wants to be able to vote in the leadership election,…
Saskatchewan NDP Leadership 2022 Reference Page
A one-stop source for general information about the 2022 Saskatchewan NDP leadership campaign. General InformationSaskatchewan NDP Constitution Saskatchewan NDP Membership Candidate Information Candidate Website Twitter Facebook Profile Carla Beck CarlaForLeader.ca…
On negative reinforcement
While there have been some aspects of the Saskatchewan NDP’s post-election review (PDF) which involved conflicting currents within the party, one of the few possibilities which seems to have been…
#SKNDPLDR22 – The Race is On
I’ve previously noted the danger that the Saskatchewan NDP’s leadership campaign – however unnecessary it should have been to begin with – might be particularly damaging to the party if…
#SKNDPLDR 2022 Overview – No Certainty, or No Contest?
I’ve posted previously about the loss for party and province that is Ryan Meili’s resignation from the leadership of Saskatchewan’s NDP. And as I’ll discuss in this and posts to…
On unhealthy outcomes
Not surprisingly, Ryan Meili’s announcement that he’ll be stepping down as leader of Saskatchewan’s NDP comes as a major disappointment. To be clear, the decision is understandable both from a…
Better late than never
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the running joke in Saskatchewan politics was that whatever NDP leader Ryan Meili pushed for, Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government could be counted…
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Emma Jackson highlights why we shouldn’t treat carbon pricing as anything more than a tiny piece of a plan to avert a climate…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Shannon Vanraes reports that Manitoba has become the latest jurisdiction reduced to triaging patients in their cars due to a lack of resources…
On missed opportunities
There has been plenty of commentary and analysis about the results of Saskatchewan’s provincial election – including some discussion on the theme of an overly risk-averse NDP campaign. But I’ll…
On asymmetrical warfare
In the wake of this week’s U.S. elections – featuring a closer-than-expected contest for the presidency, and down-ballot results which look to disappointingly leave substantial power in Republican hands –…
Sunday Afternoon #skvotes Links
The latest from Saskatchewan’s provincial election campaign as election day approaches tomorrow. – A new poll shows the race tightening significantly, including with the NDP holding a significant lead in…