The end of a coalition of Conservatives and Liberals over 70 years ago led to a surprising election result and reshaped the province’s politics.
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Justin Trudeau’s Party Faces Confidence Vote as Canada Turns on Its Leader
Canada’s Liberals are reeling from a string of setbacks, even as the party survived a no-confidence vote in Parliament on Wednesday.
Election in Montreal Poses a Test for Trudeau
A vote in Montreal is seen as a referendum on Canada’s prime minister, who has brushed aside calls to step down as party members fear a wipeout in the next general election.
Trudeau’s Hold On Power Slips After Collapse of Liberal Party Agreement
A left-leaning party that helped Canada’s Liberals build a majority in Parliament announced it was ending its support, making it possible an election is called early.
Canada Lawmakers Back Motion Meant to Help Bring Peace to Gaza
The House of Commons vote endorsing a package of conflict-ending measures came after language calling on Canada to immediately recognize a State of Palestine was removed.
Manitoba Elects Canada’s First Provincial Government Led by First Nations Member
Wab Kinew, an Anishinaabe politician who leads the New Democratic Party, will replace the conservative Heather Stefanson as Manitoba’s leader.
Alberta Election Sees Conservatives Keep Power After Hard-Right Turn
But the United Conservative Party will hold substantially fewer seats in the legislature, in an apparent rebuff of the politics of its outspoken leader.
Alberta’s Vote Will Test American-Style Far-Right Politics
An election in Alberta will be a test of a premier who has said that she models her politics after those of prominent right-wing U.S. politicians.
Alberta Election Tests Conservatives’ Far-Right Shift
The pandemic took the conservative party in the oil-rich province of Alberta far to the right. An election on Monday will test if voters, traditionally among Canada’s most conservative, will follow.
Alberta Fires Rage While Election Ignores Global Warming
For politicians, discussing climate change in a province enriched by oil money is fraught.