Federal Politics

Mario Canseco: Canada inching closer to U.S.-style political polarization, polling reveals

More than half of Canadians now say their freedom is under attack by elected officials, up 12 points since 2022, according to Research Co. survey

Apr 17, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Carney overtakes Poilievre as most trusted on the economy, says poll

Research Co. survey reveals Canadians are placing more trust in the new Liberal leader to manage the country's finances

Apr 15, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Opinion: Canada's aging population — the unspoken ballot box issue

Canada's overall population is older than ever. As more baby boomers retire in the coming years, policymakers will need to consider how they can meet the needs of an older population.

Apr 10, 2025 10:00 AM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Canadians still divided on pandemic protests, polling shows

Research Co. survey shows lingering support for pandemic dissenters, especially among younger voters and Conservatives

Apr 10, 2025 7:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoons: Lumber tariffs have been an issue for a long time

A look through the Times Colonist archives offers a reminder that tariffs on softwood lumber have been an issue for decades.

Apr 10, 2025 3:58 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: An American president's irksome behaviour

Apr 8, 2025 2:35 AM Read more >

Rob Shaw: Poilievre vows to shutter B.C.’s overdose prevention sites

With 50 overdose prevention sites at risk, the province would face a federal crackdown under a potential Conservative government

Apr 7, 2025 8:03 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: Donald Trump's relationship with countries around the world

Apr 3, 2025 5:25 AM Read more >

Mario Canseco: Polling shows Carney gaining trust, Poilievre stalling on trade war

Liberal strategy on U.S. tariffs winning support while Conservatives slip, according to Research Co. survey

Apr 1, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Adrian Raeside cartoon: The election race begins

Mar 25, 2025 3:25 AM Read more >