Wednesday, October 16, 2019

A Writ is Dropped: A campaign underway -- Wednesday, October 16, 2019



Our compilation of notes on the 2019 Federal Election for Wednesday,  October 16, 2019 



Globe and Mail

Barack Obama wades into federal election, endorses Justin Trudeau
Money in your pocket: Tracking what the federal political parties would do for your personal finances
Where do the major parties stand on family and child care?
The man in the middle: Justin Trudeau's soaring rhetoric has run into harsh realities
What you need to know about a potential minority government in Canada
On immigration, Liberals and Conservatives border on the same ideas
Trudeau staked out the middle ground of climate and energy, and now it seems to be shrinking
What a minority government would mean in Canada
Lawyers for refugees who helped shelter Edward Snowden demand Trudeau grant asylum before election
This is the federal election campaign that decency forgot
An unjustifiable American intrusion - and a gift to the Liberals
How  Elizabeth May nearly quit after 2015, but stayed for a showdown on climate change


CBC

Scheer promises $20,000 fines for politicians who violate ethics laws
Barack Obama tweets endorsement of Justin Trudeau
Elizabeth May says minority government likely on Monday
Trudeau acknowledges Tories could win, accuses them of running 'dirtiest' campaign ever
Facing a possible wipeout in Quebec, Singh evokes Jack Layton's legacy
How minority governments work - and what happens when they don't
Green Party kicks out Edmonton Strathcona candidate after he endorses NDP
Sagging electoral support for Liberal government a 'great surprise' to diplomats
History suggests Andrew Scheer's interprovincial free-trade promise is destined to fail
On the campaign trail with the Bloc: How Yves-François Blanchet is captivating Quebecers
Distance, cost and weather: The unique challenges of running in a northern riding


Toronto Star

Election campaign marked by 'unhealthy' polarization, and it may be about to get worse
Do you cherish freedom? Think about this before you vote
Elizabeth May slams Jagmeet Singh over 'disgraceful' NDP flyers
No election ballots for Canadians in U.S. theatre tour
Who might serve in Andrew Scheer's cabinet?
If you thought the election was bad, just wait for the constitutional debate
NDP, Green Party answer request for commitments on Grassy Narrows
Barack Obama tweets endorsement of Justin Trudeau
She may be running as an Independent, but Jody Wilson-Raybould says she's not alone
Ford pops up from election exile but won't be drawn into a scrap with Trudeau


Toronto Sun

Trudeau attacks Kenney, Ford while wooing Quebec voters
Who votes, who doesn't and some of the reasons why
Obama the hypocrite endorses Trudeau
Trudeau's lack of humility may redirect some votes
Obama tweets support for Trudeau in re-election campaign
Trump betrays Kurds, Liberals and NDP stay silent


National Post

Forget the 'positive' approach, now the campaign is down to a few days and fear
Now who's interfering in an election? And the Liberals don't seem at all concerned
Veteran MP Lisa Raiit squares off against Olympian Adam van Koeverden in crucial GTA race
Here are the ridings that may benefit the most and the least from leaders promises
Scheer refuses to explain how he travelled to the U.Sl as a citizen without a valid passport
Obama 'proud' to have worked with 'hard-working. effective' Trudeau, urges Canadians to back him again


Maclean's

Scrubbing the oil sands' record


Global

Vancouver mayor says Scheer government would be 'worse than Stephen Harper'
Jody Wilson-Raybould says independent candidacy offers 'opportunity'
Green Leader Elizabeth may predicts Canadians will elect a minority government
Bloc leader talks projects the party would block, focuses attacks on Tory policies
Conservative platform gets a failing grade, Liberal's barely passes on poverty and health: report
Liberals post video of Scheer sitting during 'O Canada''; Tory leader says they politicized anthem
Barack Obama endorses Justin Trudeau in Canadian federal election
Scheer says he will add fines of up to $20K for politicians who break ethics laws
Singh courts Quebec voters on shared values, says they see past his appearance
Conservatives running one of the dirtiest, nastiest campaigns' Trudeau alleges
Scheer's pitch to Quebec might be too little. too late
New numbers show 29% increase in advance voting over 2015: Elections Canada
Maxime Bernier fights for political survival in home region of Quebec's Beauce


Miscellaneous

Sorry, the Greens Don't make the grade for this progressive
For this Progressive, the Greens Speak to the heart
In an election about affordability why aren't we talking about low wages?
Danger of Liquefaction at False Creek Flats site of new St. Paul's Hospital flagged by City of Vancouver
Trudeau campaign snares an endorsement from Barack Obama
Canada's 2019 election shows that nobody in any position of power cares how many drug users die
Jagmeet Singh won't support the Conservatives but could Liberals
Vancouver mayor: Andrew Scheer as prime minister would be 'disaster for city'
Is Jagmeet Singh the best hope for salvation? Or the most dangerous man in Canada?

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