Friday, October 18, 2019

A writ is dropped: A campaign underway -- Friday October 18 2019



Our compilation of notes on the 2019 Federal Election for  Friday, October 18, 2019 



Globe and Mail

Canada called an election - and you'll never guess what happened next
Kinsella firm hired to 'seek and destroy' Bernier's People's Party, documents show
Bloc Quebecois is on the rise, but separatism stays in the shadows
Federal party leaders focus on key swing ridings in final weekend of election campaign
Barack Obama's Twitter endorsement for Justin Trudeau was 'inappropriate' Peter MacKay says
Days before election, Geta Thunberg tells Albertans climate change cannot be 'partisan, political question'
Despite what some say, the rules of a minority government are clear
There's one federal election scenario that could whack the Canadian dollar


CBC

Kinsella consulting firm worked to 'seek and destroy' Bernier's PPC party: documents
'Entirely untrue': Trudeau pushes back at Scheer's claim that he would hike GST, cut transfers
With polls in a dead heat, Liberals step up attacks
Scheer says he would compensate First Nations children, families affected by on-reserve child welfare system
N.B. premier asked if Quebec is the favourite child this election: 'That's not a new thing'
NDP could support Conservative government on a 'case by case' basis, says Lisa Raiit
No the party with the most seats doesn't always govern
This election presented would-be prime ministers with a moral test. They all failed: Robyn Urback
In swing riding, ex-Liberal Jane Philpott hopes to defy odds and win as Independent
'None of them speak my language': Frustration with politicians echoes across Canada: Peter Mansbridge


Toronto Star

A Buffalo website is publishing 'false' viral stories about Justin Trudeau - and there's nothing Canada can do about it
Minority report: the good, bad and ugly of Canada's hung parliaments
'There could be a Conservative government,' Justin Trudeau warns Whitby residents
Jagmeet Singh coy about how he would wield power in a hung parliament
Scheer hits battleground regions as campaign's end nears
In Abbotsford, a Conservative stronghold, their star candidate is doubling down
With the Conservatives , what you see is what you get
Four scientists explain how they're voting and why they decided to speak out
Runners up have little to gain from a Conservative minority
After a low down campaign, our democracy needs fixing


Toronto Sun

Affordability is the ballot box question
Trudeau flirts with coalition while avoiding the word
A minority government could be an expensive proposition
Justin Trudeau has lost his legitimacy to govern
Scheer set to win most seats according to polls


National Post

With a close election looming, here are three likely scenarios and how they would play out
Can the Liberals and Conservatives both lose?
I have freed myself from the vitriol and BS. I have voted
Last stand in Alberta: Liberal candidates must convince voters they aren't the enemy of pipelines
Trudeau has failed. Voters should toss him out
What's this election about? The future of Alberta
Unlikely new pipelines will be built under C-69, star Liberal candidate says, contradicting party claims
'There'll be hell to pay' if a coalition government cancels TMX pipeline
Whoever wins this nasty, divisive election is likely to do so with record low support
Trudeau is blind to his own divisive politics
Evolution of the green Tories: Conservatives in BC fight to convince voters that they are eco-friendly

Maclean's

The Liberal supporters who'd like Trudeau held to a minority. yes, they exist
Why is this tree cheating on Elizabeth May and the Greens?

Global

Surge in Bloc Quebecois popularity 'a little bit surprising' says Maxime Bernier
Partly leaders have forgotten issue of homelessness: Quebec homeless advocates
Group looks to help anti-abortion advocates get jobs working for new MPs
Documents related to SNC-Lavalin affair must be preserved, Scheer tells bureaucrats
Scheer would stop CBSA cancelling arrest warrants for anyone facing deportation: Conservative Party
Ignored and Ignited: lack of discussion about defence 'surprising and disappointing'
'They don't own your vote': Singh pushes back on Liberal warnings about voting NDP
Fired Burnaby Conservative candidate's votes will still be tallied for CPC: Elections Canada
Could Singh use Trans Mountain as bargaining chip if NDP plays kingmaker? He's not ruling it out
Greens would revamp trade relations to address climate change if elected
Reality Check: The Liberals and NDP haven't proposed a GST hike
How Justin Trudeau's persona feeds the polarization he laments
How Canadians may be a step ahead of politicians on electoral reform
Jagmeet Singh's surging popularity is a win for diverse communities



Miscellaneous

Elizabeth May on Tyee Readers' Big Questions, a 'Dispiriting' Campaign and Her Approach to Minority Government
The Election and Indigenous Housing and Water
The Election, Pharmacare, and Dental Care
Ten Demographic Clues to How Your Riding might vote Monday
How to Fix the First Nations Housing Crisis
You can vote for change in Vancouver Centre
Let's take a close look at what 'Forward' means in this election campaign
Election of Conservative or Liberal majority government could end Jagmeet Singh's career as NDP leader
Here's how the NDP under Jagmeet Singh has tried to outflank the Greens on environmental issues in BC
Angus Reid Institute poll reports that policies not personalities guide most Canadians voting intentions


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