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Canada Election 2021: Five takeaways from one hot mess of a leaders debate

Here are the big winners, losers, and weirdest moments in the federal leaders' English-language debate.

Canada Election 2021: Just how believable are election polls?

For this election much remains in play despite suggestions the Conservatives may be running away with it.

Canada Election 2021: For Justin Trudeau, it’s make or break in Quebec

It’s increasingly looking like this campaign will be won or lost for the Liberals in the only province in which its support is currently higher than it was in 2019.

Canada Election 2021: Has Erin O’Toole got Canadians hoodwinked?

Voters seduced by a revamped O’Toole were reminded by blowups this weekend what the Conservative party base really stands for.

Jack Layton’s legacy looms large amid current election

A decade after the former NDP leader's death, it's not hard to imagine how his message of optimism might have changed Canada’s politics had he lived.

Canada Election 2021: Erin O’Toole flips the script on private health care—with a little help from Twitter

The Conservatives seem intent on playing the kind of politics witnessed on social media during last year’s U.S. elections.

Enzo DiMatteo: In Canada Election 2021, Justin Trudeau can’t afford another week like the last one

Elections can’t be won in the first week, but Team Trudeau seems oddly out of step early in what's supposed to be the most consequential vote of our time.

Say hello to my friendly neighbourhood cannabis plant

This summer’s first full-fledged growing season post-lockdown has us talking to our neighbours—and kids—about the wonders of pot.

Quebec language stir opens investigation into Mary Simon appointment

It's hard not to see the brouhaha over soon-to-be Governor-General's lack of fluency in French as anything but colonialism—in both official languages.

The 18 best cannabis strains this summer

Old school roadkill, sativas from la belle province. and an OVO-inspired cake straight outta Brampton make our industry insiders list of the choicest buds to sample this summer.