NDP selects interim leader following election seat wipeout

Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:21 am more...

Facing a dramatic reduction in seats post-election, the NDP has moved quickly to appoint an interim leader. The leadership meeting underscores the party’s urgent need to regroup and redefine its strategy, leaving both insiders and critics questioning if a fresh start might just be what’s needed.

globalnews.ca / NDP to choose new interim leader to replace Singh

citynews.ca / NDP national council scheduled to meet Monday night to pick interim leader

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Australian Labor Party clinches federal election victory

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:20 pm more...

In a politically charged showdown, the Australian Labor Party secured a second term in office, resulting in significant losses for the opposition—including the defeat of Peter Dutton. The victory, marked by spirited speeches and political one-upmanship, sets the stage for another tumultuous chapter Down Under.

nationalpost.com / Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wins a second 3-year term

cp24.com/ / Australian Labor Party wins second term in federal election - CP24

ledevoir.com / Les travaillistes australiens remportent à nouveau les législatives

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Québec Solidaire Leadership Bid Stirs Party Debate

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Sol Zanetti, the deputy for Jean-Lesage, has thrown his hat in the ring for the co-porte-parole position of Québec Solidaire, announcing his candidacy on social media. This bold political move is already stirring discussions within the party about its future leadership strategy.

lapresse.ca / Québec solidaire | Sol Zanetti manifeste son intérêt pour devenir co-porte-parole

ledevoir.com / Zanetti songe à se porter candidat pour devenir co-porte-parole de Québec solidaire

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Romanian Presidential Election: Tension, Chaos, and Extreme-Right Resurgence

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:20 am more...

As Romania nears its high-stakes presidential vote, political tensions are palpable. Economic woes and anti-establishment fervor are fueling a notable resurgence of extreme-right sentiments, setting the stage for potential chaos. Voters now face a critical choice between traditional governance and radical alternatives amid mounting political uncertainty.

ledevoir.com / La Roumanie et la tentation de l’extrême droite

ledevoir.com / Une présidentielle sous haute tension en Roumanie

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #politics #elections #europe #protest +

Federal Election Turmoil Spurs Polls and Political Shockwaves

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 6:21 pm more...

Recent federal election results delivered a crushing blow to the NDP while pollsters dissected the outcome with equal parts awe and skepticism. Analysts scrutinized voter shifts, raising pointed questions about polling accuracy and shifts in political dynamics that have left the nation both bemused and uneasy.

ledevoir.com / Élections, civisme et pannes d’électricité : le Défi de l’info du 2 mai

nationalpost.com / Cody Mallette: The election is over. The harder work — of building — starts now

globalnews.ca / 4 key dates to watch closely as Carney’s Liberal minority begins

nationalpost.com / Weak NDP poses challenge for Conservatives to win in ‘two-party environment’: former party president

cbc.ca / With less than 1% of the vote, does the People's Party of Canada have a future?

cbc.ca / Carney to hold first news conference since election win

permalink / 12 stories from sources in 3 days ago #politics #elections #federal #election2025 +

Terrebonne riding flips to Bloc Québécois after vote validation

Thursday, May 1, 2025, 4:21 pm more...

In a dramatic post-election shakeup, vote validations in Terrebonne riding have overturned an initial Liberal win, delivering the seat to the Bloc Québécois. The razor-thin margins and subsequent judicial recount have ignited debates about shifting voter dynamics in this Quebec riding.

globalnews.ca / Terrebonne riding flips from Liberals back to Bloc with a lead of 44 votes

nationalpost.com / Liberals lose Quebec riding according to revised election results

thestar.com / Terrebonne riding flips from the Liberals back to the Bloc after validation process

ledevoir.com / Élections Canada donne finalement Terrebonne au Bloc québécois

permalink / 4 stories from sources in 3 days ago #elections #federal #quebec #bloc +

Defeated Manitoba Tory candidate vows comeback in byelection

Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:20 pm more...

A former Progressive Conservative leadership contender from Manitoba, undeterred by a recent loss, is now setting his sights on a byelection seat. Amid a whirlwind of political theater and endless campaign chatter, his comeback bid promises plenty of drama, leaving both supporters and skeptics on the edge of their seats.

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winnipegfreepress.com / ‘It’ll be up to Obby’: defeated PC leadership candidate wants to run in byelection

globalnews.ca / Defeated Manitoba Tory leadership candidate wants to win seat in byelection

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