Wednesday, September 18, 2019

A writ is dropped: A campaign underway -- Wednesday, September 18, 2019



Our compilation of notes on the 2019 Federal Election for  Wednesday, September 18, 2019 



Globe and Mail

Trudeau apologizes for racist brownface photo from 2001, acknowledges second incident in high school
The offence was not just Trudeau's makeup, but also the silence
No, Maxime Bernier doesn't deserve a place on the debate stage
The debt, the deficit - and other things this election isn't about
Enticed by Scheer's promise to end corporate welfare? Caveat Emptor
Why politicians are targeting indebted suburban voters this election
Former PBO Kevin Page says political parties should release costing reports on the day promises are made
Rising house, gas prices highlight how powerless politicians are to make life more affordable
Canadian seniors in focus as election campaign enters second week


CBC

Trudeau says he is 'deeply sorry' he appeared in brownface at school gala in 2001
Conservatives will review business subsidies in effort to save $1.5 billion
Trudeau promises more financial supports for seniors - but no independent accounting
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal who left caucus over gambling addiction not running again
NDP promises free dental care for households making under $70K starting in 2020
Fighting climate change is not like fighting a wary. It's harder
Conservatives say they're not bothered by modest crowd sizes
Federal Green Party pledges investment in sustainable mining
Green Party told Elections Canada some votes' personal information was temporarily visible on party website
Foreign interference in elections hard to investigate, prosecute: Côté
Andrew Scheer campaigns in vote-rich Ontario - without Doug Ford
Kitchener Centre candidate's use of 're-elect' signs not against the rules: Elections Canada
Federal polls show a steady race - but lot's of potential for swings to come
I was extremely disappointed': Jody Wilson-Raybould responds to Trudeau brownface controversy


Toronto Star

Trudeau apologizes for wearing racist makeup on more than one occasion after 2001 photo surfaces
Transcript of Trudeau's responses to reporters addressing 2001 brownface photo
Are there more people telling lies in this federal election?
A look at how the federal parties fared in the first week of the election
'We're in it for all of you,' Scheer tells Etobicoke crowd - with no Doug Ford in sight
Bernier's inclusion in the debates will only highlight how Trudeau isn't living up to his lofty ideals
Why are voters tuning out the federal election?


Toronto Sun

Trudeau apologizes after yearbook blackface photo surfaces
Time to cancel the Trudeau show
Trudeau's Blackface shame: Yearbook photos make international headlines
NDP vows to put the bite on tooth decay
Trudeau looked us in the eye, and scammed us


National Post

Brownface bombshell: Justin Trudeau admits wearing racist makeup at 2001 costume party
In cutting himself slack, it's Trudeau's hypocrisy that is so galling
How do you tell a Conservative from a Liberal? Ask an economist
Nova Scotia looks like land of promise for Conservatives, despite being shut out of province in 2015 election
For Scheer, the Doug Ford factor means his campaign's cuts will be vague and victim-less
Gerald Butts joins up with Trudeau on eastern swing
Scheer says he would fast track any pipeline legal battles straight to the Supreme Court


Maclean's

The fallout from Justin Trudeau's brownface photo
Justin Trudeau's face
How 'toothy' of you Jagmeet Singh


Global

Trudeau apologizes after 2001 brownface photo published by Time magazine
Guelph Green candidate says he's not a 9/11 truther after online post resurfaces
Fake news section of Elections Act faces Charter challenge
Pipeline politics loom large in Burnaby riding at ground zero of Trans Mountain
Conservatives say Liberals need to be 'upfront' about price of big campaign promises
NDP's Singh vows to cover dental care for families earning less than $70K
Trudeau promises to boost old age security, CPP benefits if re-elected
Trudeau jumps ahead of Scheer as voters' choice for best Prime Minister


Miscellaneous

Photo of Justin Trudeau in brownface makeup creates a stir in election campaign
Canadian icons David Suzuki and Stephen Lewis want voters to remain focused on the climate
Free speech stand draws refugee son and Vancouver Kingsway candidate Ian Torn to People's Party


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