Federal parties competent contenders for power – but also deeply flawed
The narrative perpetuated by political observers throughout this long election campaign has been that Canadian voters are looking for a change – that the winner…
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University of Manitoba indigenous leaders look to rock the vote
Experts at the University of Manitoba predict that indigenous voter turnout is likely to increase from previous years in the upcoming federal election as indigenous…
Student group pushes federal parties to address student debt
In an attempt to bring student debt to the political forefront this federal election, the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is pushing for a national…
Professors launch Truth and Reconciliation petition
Just in time for the federal election campaign, four University of Manitoba professors have launched a petition urging all levels of government in Canada to take concrete steps toward truth and reconciliation with indigenous people.
Rebuilding the Liberal brand
After the spring federal election left the Liberals near obliteration, many Canadians have been wondering what it will take for the party to rise up…
Country-wide election analysis
Fixed election dates in fall 2011 present researchers with an unparalleled opportunity to study the quality of democracy in provincial elections across five Canadian campuses…
Vote mobs ineffective
Being a kid is fun. You get to run around and play games, you don’t have many responsibilities and you get to feel like you…
Don’t leave just yet
I intentionally avoided opening my Facebook profile this morning, because I knew what it would contain. When finally gave up and logged in, I was…
Vote Mob Winnipeg
NDP, Greens enter the race for Winnipeg South
The NDP and Green Party have entered the race for the riding of Winnipeg South, with Dave Gaudreau is running for the NDP and Caitlin…