Ontario Liberals set 2026 leadership race for November 20, unveil strict new candidate rules
New $1M spending cap, $150K fees, and mandatory credit checks among stringent requirements for contenders
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Coverage of regional politics and policy, examining provincial decisions, power struggles, and their real-world impact on people across the country.
ADAMS: It’s time for a brutal, honest assessment of the Ontario Liberal Party
The Ontario Liberals are not an opposition party; they are an electoral bystander with a branding problem.
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ADAMS: The bus should not smell like regret
The social contract has a simple clause: basic hygiene.
ADAMS: What Jamil Jivani’s healthcare roundtable got right
A rare moment of candour and a test of follow-through
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Nate Erskine–Smith to seek Ontario Liberal nomination, plans shift from federal to provincial politics
The Toronto MP says the 'biggest difference' he can make is to rebuild the provincial party and challenge Premier Doug Ford's PCs.
ADAMS: Inside the Restore the North event at University of Calgary
A third ‘Restore the North’ stop shows Jamil Jivani's event is a masterclass in managing dissent, not embracing it.
ADAMS: Doug Ford needs to get out of his own way
Ford calls competition an invasion while protecting a monopoly Canadians can't afford.
ADAMS: What Yves Engler's recent protest tells us about his politics
How Yves Engler's protest exposed a movement that rejects rules, responsibility, and coalition politics
ADAMS: TMU's NDP leadership “debate” was a masterclass in avoiding leadership
TMU's NDP leadership debate showed why nobody is paying attention
Provincial Times founder calls for Liberal Riding Official to step down over alleged conduct at political event
Allegations raised in Provincial Times column prompt calls for removal of Liberal riding official
ADAMS: Edward Nixon must be removed for his conduct at a political event
A firsthand account of intoxication, harassment, and why accountability matters
ADAMS: What the next Liberal in University—Rosedale must represent
This riding will reveal what the Carney Liberals actually stand for