Abbas Rana

3 weeks ago | shorturl.at | Abbas Rana

Some shutout Conservative nomination candidates in the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, and some British Columbia ridings say they have been unfairly denied the right to contested nominations by backroom party operatives. Some say they were led to believe that meeting fundraising targets would significantly boost their chances, but even after raising tens of thousands of dollars they were ultimately denied entry into the race.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Abbas Rana

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his senior campaign team are reaching out to prominent Conservatives and New Democrats to recruit high-profile candidates for the next election. In an interview with The Hill Times, former Progressive Conservative and Conservative MP Lee Richardson confirmed that Carney’s team had asked him to run as a Liberal in the Alberta riding of Calgary Centre, which he represented five times as an MP.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Abbas Rana

With a cabinet swearing-in expected by Friday, and sources reporting a snap election call coming next week, Liberal MPs tell The Hill Times most people in caucus are focused on getting re-elected rather than securing a spot in Leader Mark Carney’s front bench. If their party remains in government, a new cabinet would be appointed post-election, say the MPs.To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider. Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Abbas Rana

With potential federal election on the horizon, MPs and candidates secure campaign offices, order signs, and assemble teams But if U.S. President Donald Trump imposes tariffs this month, the governing Liberals may also find it challenging to call a snap election, says pollster Greg Lyle. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, left, Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.

1 month ago | shorturl.at | Abbas Rana

Conservatives and Liberals hiring paid door-knockers ahead of election as volunteer numbers dwindle Door-knockers in election campaigns are more crucial than ever, as most people have unlisted cell phone numbers, and those with landlines often screen their calls, say Liberal and Conservative candidates. Liberal leadership candidate Mark Carney, left, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. If Carney wins on March 9, he is widely expected to call an election before March 24.