Sunday, September 15, 2019

A writ is dropped: A campaign underway -- Saturday, September 14 & 15



Our compilation of notes on the 2019 Federal Election for  Saturday/Sunday,  September 14 & 15, 2019 



Globe and Mail

Investment industry pushes politicians to stop charging GST/HST on mutual funds in RRSP's
Scheer says candidates attacked by Liberals have apologized for past comments
Quebec voters challenge Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau over his stance on Bill 21


CBC

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer promises tax cut to save average taxpayer hundreds of dollars
Federal party leaders address gun violence after weekend shooting near Toronto
When candidates go wrong
NDP unveils Quebec platform, promising more power on immigration and language
Provincial Tories warned against 'extremely controversial' candidate now running for Andrew Scheer
Political parties and what they know
The Sixty ridings that tell the story of where the election will be won and lost
Why Canada's federal parties still shoot for the stars
Scheer will stand by candidates with racist, homophobic past comments as long as they apologize
The longer road to balance: Parties in no rush to eliminate budgetary deficits
Vancouver mayor calls on federal leaders to act on overdose crisis
Millennial voters could decide this election - here's what some say would sway their vote
Free from party line, Jane Philpott campaigns on her version of the truth
Even in an 'affordable' Canadian city, cost-of-living squeeze has people putting pressure on politicians
Scheer forced to back foot again as Liberals raise question about candidate
Liberals target NDP seats in opening phase of election campaign
Trudeau, Singh target auto sector votes with different takes on new NAFTA


Toronto Star

Ellen Page urges politicians to 'show up' on climate crisis, environmental racism ahead of federal election
Ottawa will feel Scheer's proposed tax cut the most
What does the Liberal plan do for housing affordability?
Conservatives promise to cut tax on lowest income bracket as Scheer tours BC
Conservatives say Vancouver-area candidate supports LGBTQ rights after anti=Pride Parade tweet resurfaced
Greens the only party pledging to increase the carbon price
New Democrats pledge more funds, expansion of language law in Quebec
Federal leaders scatter across country as campaign ramps up in earnest
Scheer will stick by candidates who apologize for past remarks: "People can make mistakes'
The longer road to balance: Federal parties in no rush to eliminate budgetary deficits
NDP says it would adjust the federal carbon price to achieve deeper reductions in emissions
For campaign clues, watch where the leaders go
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh promises $300 million for revived auto innovation fund
Trudeau to set sights on Ontario voters, touting economic and trade gains
The haves and the have nots, federal leaders court both sides of Toronto's great divide


Toronto Sun

Conservatives resonating with women
Poll shows Canadians anxious about the economy
Scheer promises less taxes for everyone as federal leaders campaign across the country
Scheer's tax cut a breath of fresh air
Trudeau's refusal to lift gag order troubling
Trudeau can get away with things  easier than Scheer
US -UK are in political crisis don't let it happen here
Canadians should measure Candidates by their interests
Trudeau's immigration policies alarm many Canadians


National Post

Will McCaffery have to throw friend Goldy all the way under the bus?
Trudeau can be taken to task for many things, but new NAFTA deal isn't one of them
In Quebec rodeo town, Trudeau proves he's still a dangerous opponent
Definitely not getting ahead": Conservatives promise to cut tax by 2 percent on lowest income bracket
Putting the R-word into politics: How religion has become the sleeper issue of the 2019 election


Maclean's

This week's 338 Canada projection: A look at where the pollsters agree and disagree


Global

Jagmeet Singh wanted to 'show an openness' to Quebec with ad displaying him without a turban
Trudeau lauds Andreescu at her victory rally: 'In this country, anything is possible'
Trudeau campaigns in key region of southern Ontario
Federal leaders discuss gun violence after Mississauga shooting left teen dead, 5 injured
Scheer says he will stand by candidates who have made mistakes if they apologize
NDP unveils policy promises in Quebec, including expansion of language law
Conservatives' Andrew Scheer promises tax cut for lowest income bracket
Ducking debates and SNC-Liberal Strategists weigh in on Trudeau campaign so far
Balanced budget? A look at why federal leaders aren't in a rush
Scheer says he will ratify CUSMA despite saying Trudeau gave everything to Trump
Greens leader Elizabeth May wants spotlight on climate: 'Stakes couldn't get higher'
Federal parties work overtime to unseat Wilson-Raybould in Vancouver Granville


Miscellaneous

Liberal Hedy Fry tweets about offensive social media post by Conservative candidate John Hirst
Fleetwood-Port Kells Conservative candidate Shinder Purewal once called for ban on Vancouver Pride Parade
Is Andrew Scheer inept? Frank magazine highlighted Faith Goldy-Justina McCaffery friendship just last year


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