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Parties have to satisfy two of three criteria: 1) Polling at 4% 2) At least 1 MP elected under the party’s banner and 3) Running candidates in 90% of the ridings. BQ met #1 & 2. GPC only met #2. Criteria were recommended by GPC in 2007 & in 2016. #cdnpoli #GPC #BQ #LeadersDebate
April 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Why doesn’t Poilievre have his #securityclearance? Every party leader has done this while he only gives flimsy excuses. He should get his security clearance to demonstrate his suitability to serve as PM. What is Poilievre hiding? #cdnpoli #election2025
April 5, 2025 at 4:20 AM
2014 #DanielleSmith was Wildrose & Official Opposition Leader. Smith led 7 Wildrose MLAs to cross the floor to the governing PCs. She knifed her own party in the back & wanted in cabinet but it didn’t happen. She lost PC nomination for 2015 election. Can’t trust her. #cdnpoli #alberta #albertapoli
March 30, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Poilievre’s lame excuse re: security clearance is that the Secrecy Oathfnffñgn would stop him from questioning gov’t. All other party leaders have security clearance. What’s he hiding? CSIS can’t share re: India’s interference in his CPC Ldr Cmpgn due to no clearance. Not fit to be PM. #cdnpoli
March 25, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is in panic mode as the party reached new historic low of 7% in Angus Reid poll. Singh tried to group Carney with billionaires which is pure clickbaiting. Carney’s net worth is $6.97m, nowhere near the Billionaire Club. 50% of NDPs ‘21 vote has ➡️ LPC.
Charts from 338Canada.
March 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Latest poll from Angus Reid shows the Liberals with a lead of 8%. 338Canada model has the LPC winning 183 seats (172 needed for majority). 46% of respondents say their impression of Carney has ⬆️over past few weeks (vs. 13% for PP & 4% for Singh.) Charts from 338Canada
#cdnpoli #Carney #Election2025
March 25, 2025 at 10:43 AM
False: Carney was Trudeau’s Economic Advisor for 5 years.

Truth: Advisor, COVID-19 (‘20). Chair, LPC Leader’s Economic Task Force (‘24)

Analysis: That’s a 4 year gap not a 5 year term. Math & facts are hard for Cons. Lies are easy.

#Carney #LPC #election2025 #cdnpoli #FactsMatter #DontGetConned
March 25, 2025 at 10:32 AM
False: Carney moved his company’s Head Office from Toronto to US.

Truth: Carney was Chair of the Board not owner. He had already left Brookfield when the decision was made.

Analysis: For CONs, lies are easy. Facts are hard.

#election2025 #Carney #cdnpoli #KnowTheFacts #BeInformed #DontGetConned
March 25, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Already fed up with the Con trolls who are everywhere now that the Liberals are 8% ahead according to new Angus Reid poll? We can’t let the Cons & their deep-pocketed right-wing extremist allies just get away with their dangerous lies, bullying & gossip. We must counter lies with the truth. #cdnpoli
March 25, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Carney will be at Consortium French & English debates in Montreal April 16 & 17. Declined second French debate to be hosted by Quebec private broadcaster TVA who wanted $75,000 fee from each party. One debate in each official language 1:1 is fair in five week campaign #FactsMatter #Carney #cdnpoli
March 25, 2025 at 10:15 AM
National Security Officials, Sec of Defence & VP Vance texted #WarPlans for Yemen military strikes via Signal chat that included a reporter. Secrecy is always critical for such operations. “Carelessness shown is stunning & dangerous” said Sen. Jack Reed. #Trump not concerned.🤦‍♂️
#Yemen #SecurityBreach
March 25, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Since Carney’s leadership win 100 people have expressed interest in running. LPC raised $1 million during Carney’s first 3 days as leader. LPC lead CPC 42%-36% in Ipsos poll. LPC have now nominated 192 candidates #liberalsurge #cdnpoli #VoteLPC
March 22, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Angus Reid poll has Carney Liberals ahead 42%-37% in majority territory. Carney is preferred choice for PM, to deal with Trump & to manage economy. LPC leads in ON (incl. Toronto/GTA) & QC; tied for 1st in MB & BC. #cdnpoli #Carney
March 19, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Conservatives say media won’t travel with PP in election due to ⬆️ costs. But media outlets have always paid their own way? National Campaign Director Jenni Byrne still proclaimed “this will be one of the most accessible & transparent campaigns in recent memory”🤷‍♂️🤦‍♂️#cdnpoli
March 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
#Carney’s assets are in a “blind” trust to avoid conflicts of interest. He can’t access a blind trust & has no info re: its funds. Trustees control the assets. Online sources say his net worth is $6.97M. Trudeau’s is $96M. There’s no story here. #cdnpoli
March 19, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Our toxic politics enable the spread of hate & ignorance. But there are rules. Lines you don’t cross. Things you don’t politicize to attack a rival. Negative posts about #Carney’s family must stop. As Canadians, we need to be better than this. #cdnpoli
March 19, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Using $6B slated for NORAD, 🇨🇦 & Australia ally to build early warning radar system along 🇨🇦🇺🇸border into Arctic to detect/deter threats. $420M for CAF in Arctic all year. $253M for Nunavut 🏠 & ⚡️💡 “We are strong, united & sovereign.” #Carney #cdnpoli
March 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM