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ANALYSIS | Is Trudeau Going to Call an Election in 2024?
After nine years in power and three election wins, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been staring down many issues in Canada recently, including generation-high interest rates, the housing crisis, and his lowest approval ratings ever. Because the 2021 election was called prematurely, Canadians are not yet scheduled to go back to the polls until October 2025.
Danielle Smith Re-Elected Premier of Alberta — Now What?
United Conservative Party (UCP) leader Danielle Smith was re-elected as Alberta’s premier on May 29, after one of the closest votes in Alberta’s history.
2023 US Presidential Candidate Profiles
With a year and a half until the 2024 presidential election in the United States, the field of candidates is beginning to emerge. Current President Joe Biden has announced his re-election plans and is facing two challengers for the Democratic Party nomination, while the Republican Party primary is expected to be a significant competition as over ten candidates, including former president Donald Trump, contest the nomination.
Erdoğan Victorious in Turkey After Contested Election and Runoff
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Turkey won a third term in office in May after an uncertain election that presented the strongest electoral challenge he has yet faced. Erdoğan has been President since 2014, previously having served as Prime Minister from 2003 up until his presidency.
No Inquiry Needed into Election Interference, Says Former Governor-General
Former Governor General and Special Rapporteur David Johnston recommended against calling an independent public inquiry into China’s alleged election interference on May 23, weeks before announcing his resignation and in turn leading the government to reconsider calling an inquiry.
Candidates Questionnaire Week Five: Funding
Welcome to the fifth in a series of weekly articles we’re calling Candidate Questionnaires. Once a week, The Nest sends school board candidates from all six major political parties one or two questions, for their written responses to be published here. Responses are only edited for clarity.
Candidates Questionnaire Week Four: Supporting Students with Diverse Learning Needs
Welcome to the fourth in a series of weekly articles we’re calling Candidate Questionnaires. Once a week, The Nest sends school board candidates from all six major political parties one or two questions, for their written responses to be published here. Responses are only edited for clarity.
Candidates Questionnaire Week Three: Public Consultations and Transparency
Welcome to the third in a series of weekly articles we’re calling Candidate Questionnaires. Once a week, The Nest sends school board candidates from all six major political parties one or two questions, for their written responses to be published here. Responses are only edited for clarity.
Candidates Questionnaire Week Two: School Closures
Welcome to the second in a series of weekly articles we’re calling Candidate Questionnaires. Once a week, The Nest sends school board candidates from all six major political parties one or two questions, for their written responses to be published here. Responses are only edited for clarity.
A Quick Guide to the 2022 VSB Election
Your guide to the upcoming municipal election: what the VSB does, who can vote, and how to participate.
Closet South Korean Election in History: Yoon Suk-Yeol Victorious
Yoon Suk-Yeol had been in a neck-in neck race with Lee Jae-Myung of the Democratic Party. The election turned out to be highly contentious, with Yoon only winning by 247,077 votes, a margin of less than one per cent.