Toronto activist Bridget Perrier is speaking out after learning she was the target of an offensive Twitter post made by a man now seeking election in Brampton, Ont. “I don’t even know how to even articulate how disgusting it is,”…
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Québec Solidaire calls on the CAQ government to end renovictions
Hundreds of residents in Montreal are being forced out of their homes as landlords exploit loopholes to evict tenants and raise rent prices. As Global’s Olivia O’Malley reports, Québec Solidaire is now calling on the provincial government to interfere on…
Fredericton’s 3 candidates in tight race for federal elections
October 20 2019 7:52pm Fredericton was one of the most visited during the campaign. Silas Brown reports. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof gnca_social_share_collection[rel_id] != “object” ) { var resp = jQuery.parseJSON( jQuery.ajax({ url: “/gnca-ajax/videoshare-links/{\”id\”:\””…
Canada election results: Essex
By Staff Global News Posted October 20, 2019 6:43 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Incumbent Tracey Ramsey looks to maintain newly gained New Democrat power in what was formerly a…
Conservative support remains strong in Alberta as Liberals, NDP try to hang on to seats
The latest federal election poll from Ipsos shows Conservatives have a slight lead over the Liberals in the national popular vote but the Liberals hold an advantage in both Ontario and Quebec. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, issues that…
Québec solidaire calls for the end of renovictions
At 71-years-old, Michel Dubé is the latest victim of renovictions. “We don’t ask for a castle — we want to stay where we are,” he says. After alleging he was pressured by his landlord, and renovations in the apartment above…
Trudeau, Scheer slam Blanchet’s Quebec sovereignty comment on last day of campaign
The two frontrunners in Canada’s election campaign attacked the leader of the Bloc Quebecois, Yves-Francois Blanchet, on Sunday, the final day before the vote, for again raising the prospect of a sovereign Quebec. The Bloc has surged during the six-week…
Why some Manitobans are still undecided a day before the 2019 federal election
Tens of thousands of Manitobans will head to the ballot box on Monday, but hours before the stations open, some voters still don’t know who to pick. “I’m still trying to figure out which party, who’s the best,” said Eddy…
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Oct. 20, 2019
Focus Montreal returns with a look at the 2019 federal election. This week, Global Montreal invited guests to discuss the polls and the youth vote ahead of Monday’s election. Global previously hosted Quebec electoral district candidate debates on immigration, the environment,…
As election day nears Fredericton candidates find themselves in tight race
As the last day of the campaign wraps up candidates in Fredericton find themselves locked in a tight race. “Well there’s no doubt it’s a competitive race, there’s no doubt it will be a close result,” said liberal incumbent Matt…