Tuesday, October 8, 2019

A writ is dropped: A campaign underway -- Tuesday, October 8, 2019



Our compilation of notes on the 2019 Federal Election for Tuesday, October 8, 2019 



Globe and Mail

NDP's Jagmeet Singh responds with unsinkable optimism in a campaigns weighed down by the politics of race
Trudeau and Scheer finally worked together - to lower the tone of the campaign
Conservatives, NDP vow Toronto subway funding
Toronto Syrian restaurant shuts down due to threats, following altercation at Maxime Bernier fundraiser
Scheer says he wished debate would have allowed more exchanges with Trudeau
The Federal leaders' debate was a mess that ignored too many Canadians
The federal leaders' debate was historically ridiculous
Flurry of attacks but no knockouts in chaotic federal leaders' debate


CBC

Trudeau, Ford and the complicated politics of transit in Toronto
Conservatives promise funding for 2 major transit projects in GTA
Singh says he'd 'have to' look at Bill 21 as PM if it goes to Supreme Court
Here's where the parties stand on LGBTQ issues
Trudeau and Scheer trade barbs but make few points
5 key moments from the federal leaders' debate
The Conservatives' misleading claims about a 'secret' Liberal housing tax
Scheer, Bernier only 2 in debate who wouldn't back UN Indigenous rights declaration
Heather Leung to run as an Independent in Burnaby but that's not what the ballot says


Toronto Star

If Trudeau or Scheer wins, here is what to expect from your new government
Forum finds wild swing in voter intention after federal election debate, but pollster says wait and see
Syrian family closes restaurant, confirms son was target of death threats after political protest
The word 'refugee' was not said in Monday's election debate. That speaks volumes about the leaders' priorities
Jagmeet Singh's strong showing could make Andrew Scheer the prime minister
While the federal leaders engaged in a heated debate on their policies, Canadians searched google for answers
After Monday night, it's time to fix the debates
Liberals and Conservatives agree: Ford is a liability for the federal Conservatives in Ontario
Get out and vote Green in the election, May tells climate protestors
Scheer promises to fund Torontos' Ontario Line Subway
Trudeau highlights climate-change plan in Arctic, which is vulnerable to warming
Immigration has taken a back seat in this election, and business is pleased
Singh promises to ease BC housing costs by fighting money laundering
Bloc Quebecois leader says secularism taking up too much space in federal campaign
Andrew Scheer and the fading dimples strategy
New play tells the federal-election story as seen from the grassroots - and the land

Toronto Sun

Scheer worries for national unity under Trudeau
Scheer says it's 'time to close the deal'
Election's pipeline politics are damaging our economy
Bill 21 could prove decisive for voters even out of Quebec
Trudeau has a short memory when it comes to the fate of the Liberals in Ontario

National Post

What is more striking about this election is what is not being discussed than what is
New poll looking at virtues of Canada's party leaders ranks Justin Trudeau most elitist, fake
Scheer announces subway funding in GTA
After debate big on partisanship not leadership, voters are the real losers 
That wasn't a debate. Nor was it national. It was tokenism and feeble at that
Trudeau wasn't as present, as dominating as a Prime Minister would be
Only Scheer and Trudeau can win - and it's harder for Scheer


Maclean's

Have the Tories blown it in Quebec?
These Syrian refugees became Canadians. Just in time to vote
Women remain invisible in debates about the future of Canada
From singing country to stumping for the Tories in Central Nova



Global

Scheer blames 'troubling' Canadian economy on Trump, Trudeau policies
Bloc Quebecois Leader Blanchet says secularism, Bill 21 shouldn't be campaign issue
Okanagan man advocates for elimination of campaign signs
Trudeau pitches climate change plan during Arctic visit
May urges climate protestors to get out and vote Green 
Can Jagmeet Singh build on debate-night momentum! It'll be difficult, experts say
Former Green Party candidate calls ousting an 'attack' on her 'religious freedom'
Ex-Conservative candidate Heather Leung now 'running independently' in Burnaby-North Seymour
Millennials can have a very strong voice in deciding Canada's future - if they choose to vote


Miscellaneous

Scheer Ambition: Crowned Leader in a game of Truth or Dairy
The Opioid Crisis Should be a Key Election Issue: Here's where the parties stand
Liberal Hedy Fry criticizes Green opponent Jesse Brown's use of registered charity's building in Vancouver Centre
Federal party leaders land few damaging punches in debate dust-up
Heather Leung running 'independently' but not as an 'independent,' campaign says



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