ADAMS: TMU's NDP leadership “debate” was a masterclass in avoiding leadership
TMU's NDP leadership debate showed why nobody is paying attention
Political Parties
Coverage of political parties at the federal and provincial levels, including their leadership, internal debates, policy platforms, campaign strategies, and their role in shaping public policy and electoral politics.
ADAMS: What the next Liberal in University—Rosedale must represent
This riding will reveal what the Carney Liberals actually stand for
ADAMS: Chrystia Freeland’s “coming weeks” resignation isn’t good enough
Ordinary Canadians would be told to clear out their desks. In Ottawa, the rules bend when insiders want to have it both ways.
ADAMS: Foreign influence isn’t fine just because “our side” does it
Supporting allies is one thing. Allowing foreign governments shape our politics and media is another, and Canadians should not pretend there’s a difference depending on who does it.
Nate Erskine–Smith weighs another bid for Ontario Liberal leadership
Federal MP launches exploratory effort as party searches for renewal after years of electoral setbacks
ADAMS: Jamil Jivani's narrow politics of young men
Blaming DEI is easy. Fixing what's really hurting young men is harder.
ADAMS: Floor-crossing, party branding, and what voters are supposed to tolerate
From conversations with Nate Erskine-Smith to the ethics of switching parties—an end-of-year look at political loyalty.
ADAMS: Is federal politics still the right fit for Nate Erskine–Smith?
His honesty about housing, party discipline, and leadership makes one direction feel increasingly likely: back to Ontario.
Donations to Bowmanville—Oshawa North Conservative EDA tied to “Restore the North” merchandise
A donation that appears tied to a national political initiative is actually routed through the local Conservative riding association, with no itemized accounting for the campaign itself.
ADAMS: The NDP still thinks it lost by accident
The NDP didn't learn the right lessons, and that’s the most damning part