Curated Video
Federal election officially called for Sept. 20
The federal election campaign is officially underway, with election day set for Sept. 20. Timing is one of the early issues, with opposition parties saying it was wrong of Justin Trudeau to call an election during the pandemic.
Curated Video
Major party leaders promote their plans after election called
As soon as the federal election was made official, the leaders of the Conservative Party, Bloc Québécois, NDP and Green Party hit the campaign trail to promote their plans to unseat the incumbent Liberal government, while Justin Trudeau...
Curated Video
Where the federal election could be won or lost
In the upcoming federal election, the Liberals and Conservatives are expected to battle in some Ontario ridings and there’s a three-way fight for votes in Quebec. And there’s more uncertainty about how Albertans will vote as the...
Curated Video
What voters are saying in one battleground riding
Markham–Stouffville is one of several swing ridings in an area surrounding Toronto known as the 905. We visited the riding to hear from voters and their key election issues. Plus, analyst Éric Grenier with where the parties stand in the...
Curated Video
Do election signs affect who we vote for? | Ask CBC News
Campaign signs have been an election staple for decades. But do they actually influence the way we vote? And is their cost and environmental impact worth it?
Curated Video
How political parties use data to target voters
Election campaigns have become increasingly sophisticated at targeting voters, using data gathered partly through specialty firms and online data. But at least one privacy advocate believes political parties should be more transparent...
Curated Video
Sian Berry: Next mayor should seize control of Oxford Street and High Street Kensington
Sian Berry: Next mayor should seize control of Oxford Street and High Street Kensington
Curated Video
Green Party leader on her hopes for the federal budget
Canadian Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says she wants to see students protected and a residential tenant support benefit in the upcoming federal budget.
Curated Video
Here's how the federal parties are reacting to the budget
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and leaders of the opposition speak with Power & Politics about the federal government's first budget in two years.
Curated Video
Green party leader says Canada's new emission targets don't go far enough
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul tells Power & Politics that Canada must reduce its reliance on the fossil fuel industry to meet its new emissions targets.
Curated Video
What to know about voting on election day | Ask CBC News
Millions of Canadians are heading to the polls Monday. Here's what you need to know about COVID-19 isolation rules, missing mail-in ballot kits, and spoiled ballots.
Curated Video
Annamie Paul on pushing climate policies forward
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul answers questions on how to make progress on climate policies from Maren Mealey of Halifax.
Curated Video
Annamie Paul on vaccine passports
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul answers questions on vaccine passports from Abby Williams of Mississauga, Ont.
Curated Video
A roundup of where the leaders were on Day 19 of the campaign
The leaders of the Liberal, Conservative, Bloc Quebecois, and the NDP are all in Montreal today to participate in the TVA French Leaders' Debate. Green Leader Annamie Paul campaigned in Toronto while People's Party Leader Maxime Bernier...
Curated Video
Did the leaders debate help sway undecided voters?
The National’s Andrew Chang and Adrienne Arsenault spoke to four undecided Canadian voters after the leaders’ debate about their key election issues, and asked if the debate helped them decide who to vote for.
Curated Video
'Canadians are ready for an ambitious plan': Green Party leader says new climate measures missing key elements
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul says that the fundamentals of a true climate plan are still missing from the new climate measures announced Friday by the federal government.
Curated Video
Annamie Paul on growing the Green Party, making history
New Green Party Leader Annamie Paul talks to Ian Hanomansing about how she plans to grow the party’s profile and about making history as the first Black person to lead a major federal party.
Curated Video
Annamie Paul named new Green Party leader
Green Party members selected Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul to replace Elizabeth May as party leader. Paul is the first Black person to lead a major federal party.
Curated Video
'The other parties are intellectually exhausted' — Green Party Leader Annamie Paul
Annamie Paul spoke with reporters after winning the Green Party's leadership over the weekend.
Curated Video
'We are the party for the moment': Annamie Paul wins Green Party leadership
Annamie Paul says in choosing her as leader the Green Party has matched their leader to the challenges of the time.
Curated Video
Poll Tracker: Pandemic boosts Liberals back into majority territory
The Liberals are enjoying support they have not seen since their post-2015 election honeymoon and would very likely secure another majority government if an election were held today, according to the latest projections from the CBC's...
Curated Video
Fianna Fail's Micheal Martin named Ireland's new prime minister
Veteran politician promises to tackle deep recession with 'urgency and ambition' amid the coronavirus crisis.
Curated Video
Rivals Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael reach an agreement to form a government with the Greens
Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are set to form the next Irish government, with all three parties agreeing on a programme of government this afternoon. Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael formed a political framework in April although...
Curated Video
'Oil is dead': May
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says "oil is dead" and urges the government to invest into a low carbon economy, including renewable energy, following the COVID-19 pandemic.