Watch: 2021 Federal Election: Post-Election Analysis
In this Post-Election Analysis webinar, join the panelists as they discuss campaign dynamics, the result of the federal election, and the impact it may have on Canada’s most pressing policy issues.
Professor Kathryn Harrison said meeting 40 to 45 per cent reduction in greenhouse gases from 2005 levels will require a steep reduction
“Regulation is slow,” Harrison said. “I would think the Liberals –– before they can face the voters again, at least with a credible story on climate –– they’re going to have to show progress on some of these things that are going to require some real hustling.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison said internal division within Green Party hindered the party’s readiness and fundraising
The unpreparedness of the Greens was evident in its lack of a solid climate plank in its platform until well into the campaign, Harrison said, which was perplexing for the party that has long had a lock on that issue.
Post election soul searching could end with change in leadership says Prof. Maxwell Cameron.
Professor Maxwell Cameron points out “politics is pretty punishing on people who don’t win,” so O’Toole’s leadership may be questioned.
Conservative losses in Metro Vancouver suburbs mark biggest change for B.C. in status-quo election
“There were all kinds of things [Erin O’Toole] was talking about that were much more towards the middle,but voters were hesitant to really believe it.” Prof. Gerald Baier told CBC News about Conservative election losses in Metro Vancouver.
Professor Emeritus Richard Johnston said outstanding mail-in votes could make some close ridings impossible to call on Monday night.
“It really comes down to whether the margins in most ridings, between the first and second place candidate, are large enough that with a kind of back-of-the envelope model, the votes likely to be cast for the various parties the next day don’t overturn the results,” he said.
Watch: 2021 Election: Policy Promises, Candidates, and Challenges
In this webinar, panelists will discuss policy issues, candidate diversity –what it’s looked like over time and why it matters, and delve into the challenges posed for a range of actors (like researchers, parties, Elections Canada) by holding a snap election.
Election outcome depends on which party can command the confidence of the House, Prof. Maxwell Cameron says
There are three approaches to minorities, notes Cameron, the most common being the informal vote-by-vote approach taken by Trudeau during the past two years. Cameron suspects that would be the likely approach again should Monday’s election produce another minority.
Profs. Michael Byers and Yves Tiberghien comment on how Canada’s relationship to China is impacting the 2021 election
“We’re the mouse caught between the elephant and the dragon and yes, the broader relationship between Washington and Beijing determines almost everything,” said Professor Michael Byers.
Prof. Kathryn Harrison analyzes how voters respond to climate change as a priority issue
“All of these initiatives are trying from the margins to have an impact on our voting system and our parliamentary system. They’ve got uphill battles,” said Prof. Kathryn Harrison.