Canadian Election: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Canadian Election: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Behind the News: Canadian Election Debrief w/ Jeet Heer

Podcast Episode · Jacobin Radio · 05/12/2025 · 53m

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Tell the NDP to prioritize proportional representation

In the weeks ahead, Prime Minister Mark Carney may reach out to the NDP to discuss their priorities in this minority Parliament.It's imperative that the NDP tell Mark Carney that progress on proportional representation is a top priority over the next four years. The 2025 election with first-past-the-post moved Canada even closer to a divisive, two-party system. With first-past-the-post, or any winner-take-all system, we risk following the US down the path of deeply polarized politics, where our Parliament is reduced to two warring camps who see each other as an existential threat.  A strong majority of Canadians back the principle of proportional representation, that the seats in Parliament should closely reflect the popular vote. The strongest democracies in the world use proportional representation.No matter where you live in Canada, you should be able to help elect an MP who shares your values. With proportional representation, results will reflect the true diversity of political opinion in every region of the country.Prime Minister Mark Carney said on the campaign trail that while dealing with the economic crisis is the first priority, he is open-minded to electoral reform. PR happens by multi-party agreement: when two or more parties are willing to negotiate and compromise. A non-partisan, independent Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform is a great first step to provide feedback to Parliament about how to make Canada's electoral system more proportional. If want the NDP to prioritize proportional representation, they need to hear from us now! Please send a message now to NDP MPs, Principal Secretary to the Leader Anne McGrath, and the National Director Lucy Watson. 

Canadian voters expressed themselves in a way Trump may understand.
#DonaldTrump #MAGA #USpolitics #Canada #CanadianElection #MichaelDeAdder #Cartoons

Were you worried about the political future of Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who was ousted in the federal election on Monday (fun fact: his former riding, Carleton in Ottawa, had the highest turnout in Ontario, at 81.57%)? Wipe your brow, because Alberta Conservative MP Damien Kurek has agreed to step down to force a by-election in his riding of Battle River-Crowfoot. Kurek has held the seat since 2019 and was re-elected on Monday with almost 82% of the vote. Here's more from @cbcnews

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Poilievre to run for Alberta seat after MP Damien Kurek agrees to step down | CBC News

Conservative MP Damien Kurek says he will resign his Alberta seat so Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can run in a forthcoming byelection.

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For non Canadians.

Mark Carney's Liberal Party did not achieve a 'majority' but the parties available to support his government going forward are 'progressive' parties. So Canada's Parliament has a progressive majority.

Last two Parliaments were the same and progressive coalition provided us with programs like national $10/day child care, seniors and low income dental plan, and the initial stages of universal pharmacare.

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It seems that no one got what they wanted with the #CanadianElection. Liberals did not get their majority and loss seats in Ontario. Conservatives did not form government and their leader lost their seat. NDP loss their leader and party status, the BQ shrunk and no gains for the Greens. That said, it is probably the best outcome for Canadians. I am Excited to see where things go from here.

The Canadian Liberal government will be another minority, @cbcnews projects. Here's their liveblog with all the news of the election, including a high vote share for the Conservatives, whose leader, Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat, and the resignation of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, who came third in his riding.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/livestory/canada-election-next-liberal-government-will-be-a-minority-cbc-news-projects-9.6738893

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Canada election: Next Liberal government will be a minority, CBC News projects | CBC

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Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat in Canadian parliament, CBC projects - #Canada #CanadaVotes #CanadianElection https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy70jg8ye8o
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat in Canadian parliament, CBC projects

The Conservative is expected to experience a personal defeat, after his party was bettered nationwide by the Liberals.

Carney dances to Down With Webster after election win

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