Canada Votes 2021 - Local News

Dean sees her values reflected in the federal NDP platform and lauds the work of NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to bring attention to issues that are important to everyday Canadians

Last week the Optimist polled 260 Optimist readers and asked the question: Are you happy that a federal election has been called for Sept. 20?

Party leader Erin O’Toole holds event at Ladner’s Harris Barn

"They put me to work," joked the Liberal leader on social media, who is hoping not to have to make a job change after Sept. 20.

Currently holding a minority government, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to dissolve Parliament on Sunday, triggering the election sending voters to the polls on Sept. 20.

New Conservative Party platform launched this week for the 2021 federal election promises climate change spending accounts, housing help for millennials and a balanced budget in 10 years.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh believes taxing the 'ultra rich' and 'profiteering' corporations to pay for post-pandemic recovery in Canada as he seeks to boost NDP fortunes in Burnaby, the Tri-Cities and B.C.

How federal party platforms address key issues as Canada gets ready for a September 20 vote

Opposition parties opposed to early election