Opinion: Aren’t WE Supposed to be a Democracy? A Theoretical Assessment
Amidst the third ethics scandal in his five years of leadership, Justin Trudeau has once again been put in the hot seat for his role in the WE Charity scandal. More
Opinion: Political Opportunism and Trudeau’s New Gun Regulations
On 1 May, Prime Minister Trudeau announced a ban on the buying, selling, transporting, importing and use of assault-style weapons in Canada. The ban names roughly 1500 model variations and More
Liberal Promise of Strong Middle Class Tested by COVID-19
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Liberal campaign pillar of “building a strong middle class” may be taking on a stronger meaning. The economic stimulus package released on March 18th ensures More
The Legacy of Fragmentation in the Canadian Conservative Party
As the Conservative Party prepares for its upcoming leadership race, divisions within the party have been brought to the forefront. Despite recent controversy over Andrew Scheer’s socially conservative positions during More
Decoding the Throne Speech: The Mandate of the 43rd Parliament
This fall, voters sent a clear message to Canada’s political parties: for the betterment of the country, they must work together. As no party was able to secure a majority More
Creating the Liberal Dream Team: How Will Trudeau Shape His New Cabinet?
On October 21st, Canadians returned the governing Liberal Party to power via a second term minority government. With cabinet ministers scheduled to be sworn in on November 20th, there is More
The Parties on the Environment
Since the last election, the world has changed significantly. Glaciers have melted, global temperatures have risen, and the United Nations declared in 2018 that only 12 years remain to prevent More
Opinion: Why I’m Voting for the Liberal Party
This opinion piece is part of a broader week-long MJPS Online series on voting intentions. Check here for other components of the series. The views expressed in this piece are solely those More
The Crown Jewel: Greater Toronto Area Poised to be an Election Battleground
With October 21st rapidly approaching, the federal election is just around the corner. As candidates are in the midst of campaigning, party leaders travel the country holding rallies and giving More
T-5 Months: MJPS Federal Election Outlook
In exactly 5 months, Canadians will head to the polls for the 43rd federal election. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are fighting for re-election against Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives, currently in opposition. Also More