Thursday, October 17, 2019

A writ is dropped: A campaign underway -- Thursday, October 17, 2019



Our compilation of notes on the 2019 Federal Election for  Thursday, October 17, 2019 



Globe and Mail

'Whoever gets the most seats gets the first shot': Andrew Scheer makes case for leading a minority government
Vancouver Granville is split down the middle as former Liberal Jody Wilson-Raybould seeks re-election
Party leaders focus on Toronto suburbs as rest of Canada feels overlooked
Parties increase efforts to boost diversity, but NDP leads the charge
Facebook reduces transparency of information on political-ad targeting
How the federal election could impact the Canadian stock market
Not sure how to vote? Start with the parties that recognize there's a climate crisis


CBC

Is the 2019 election Canada's 'nastiest' ever? Not by a long shot
Scheer says 'modern convention' means Trudeau  must quit if he doesn't win the most seats
Canada needs an infrastructure overhaul. Can any federal party get it done?
Scheer suggests Liberals could decriminalize hard drugs, despite Trudeau's denial
Attawapiskat singer releases protest song with Justin Trudeau in mind
Singh says he would 'encourage' provinces on health-care services
Singh's campaign trail strength has silenced his critics within the NDP
Why Obama might look north and feel empathy for Trudeau
Conservatives promise to 'protect' defence spending from deficit battle
As election day nears, what's stopping me from voting twice?
What happens if no one wins a majority?
Voters returning to Bloc Québécois over fears provinces are 'ganging up' on Quebec: Chantal Hebert


Toronto Star

Minority scenarios pose different challenges for Trudeau and Scheer
New poll shows NDP 'surge' and major bump in approval for Jagmeet Singh
Andrew Scheer says he should be PM if Conservatives win the most seats. it's not that simple
Why do we care about political endorsements?
John Tory sees 'shortcomings' in Andrew Scheer's policies for cities
Horgan warns federal leaders their opponents may become colleagues next week
Politicians aren't discussing China during the election and observers are concerned
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer downplays Doug Ford comparison, says Canadians know where he'd cut

Toronto Sun

Scheer set to win most seats according to polls
Justin Trudeau has lost his legitimacy to govern
Worst political sandbox doesn't belong to the Conservatives
Why Trudeau's popularity is plummeting
Obama the hypocrite endorses Trudeau


National Post

Will the real Justin Trudeau please speak up
After accusing Tories of fear mongering  in Chinese language ads, Liberals face same question
Federal election 2019 roundup: 'Nobody tells Barack Obama what to do on endorsements, Trudeau says
Thanksgiving surge in advanced voter turnout may not be reliable indicator for election day, experts warn
The power of appearance: how Canada's federal leaders try to win you over
We are not racists, say NB mother-son political duo now suing the NDP and Jagmeet Singh


Maclean's

Who wants a minority government? Lots of Liberals
Which Tory wore his nondescript shirt better?
Trudeau's incredibly close election battle - in 1972


Global

Ignored and Ignited: Seniors feel 'invisible; in federal election
Should party with most seats get first crack at forming government? Here's how minorities work
'Go home': RCMP investigating racist graffiti on North Vancouver PPC candidate signs
NDP Brampton-Centre candidate apologizes for offensive tweet from 2012
Talk of a coalition government 'premature', Green leader argues
Liberals defend Chinese Facebook ads on Andrew Scheer's gun policy
Scheer says Trudeau and the Liberals want to decriminalize drugs. Is that true?
Federal NDP leader to visit Penticton on Saturday
The disability tax credit was an explosive issue for the Liberals. Will the next government fix it?
Carbon tax will be history by January if Tories get majority, Scheer vows
A letter to the 'undecideds' - just get out and vote
Trudeau won't say if Liberal campaign asked Obama for endorsement

Miscellaneous

Trudeau's promised Indigenous Housing Strategy Still Nowhere in Sight
The election and Electoral Reform
The election and tax fairness
The election and Canada's Green Transition
Threats and Hate Push Veterans' Advocate to Alert Policetj
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip endorses NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh
Path to Andrew Scheer led majority government rough but not inconceivable, says BC academic
Liberals silent, Conservatives backtrack on birth tourism fix
Vancouver's partisan NDP mayor is using city resources to tell you not to vote for
Five Surrey ridings up for grabs with dissipated 'red wave' 

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