ADAMS: The Ontario Liberal Party needs to draw clearer lines around Eric Lombardi
A Conservative MP’s sudden interest in the Ontario Liberal leadership race should set off every alarm
Elections & Conventions
Tracking the races, the rallies, and the results. Comprehensive coverage of Canada’s federal and provincial elections, party leadership contests, and the national conventions shaping the next era of Canadian politics.
ADAMS: I went to an Avi Lewis rally. Here’s my verdict on the federal NDP.
After a year inside Conservative and Liberal rooms that never admit fault, an NDP church basement in Beaches—East York felt like a different species of politics.
ADAMS: The New Democrats and Greens are staring at a moment of rare clarity, and if they’re smart, they won’t waste it
Mike Morrice is likely to be the next Green Party leader, an alliance with the NDP is more possible than ever.
ADAMS: Canada must ban betting on our elections
Prediction markets are turning the ballot box into a casino, and Ottawa needs to shut it down
ADAMS: No, Avi Lewis should not run in the Beaches—East York by-election. Here’s why.
Passing on tough by-elections might be Avi Lewis’s smartest move yet, because Naheed Nenshi just handed the NDP their best opening in years
CONTEXT: Brad Bradford’s record of reversals tests his pitch for Toronto’s Mayor
As the Toronto mayoral race tightens, the councillor’s policy reversals on street names, drug services, and international flashpoints invite scrutiny over both consistency and cost.
EXCLUSIVE: Premier Ford responds to Ford Fest harassment, but the story has some holes
In a direct call, Doug Ford expressed genuine anger over the incident but pivoted to a questionable parallel with OPSEU demonstrators.
ADAMS: When I wore a Pride shirt to Ford Fest, the PC’s moderation got tested
Federal Conservatives police their tent. Ontario Conservatives just assume it will hold.
Former Liberal MP looks to move past years of scrutiny with city council run in Scarborough
Han Dong walked into City Hall on Wednesday with a folder of paperwork and a clear message: he’s ready to get back to work.
Ajax MPP Rob Cerjanec pitches pragmatic rebuild in Ontario Liberal leadership bid
First-term MPP says his legislature seat gives him a key advantage over rivals, as he pledges to reverse OSAP cuts, strengthen public services, and pursue a housing-first approach.