When humour meets politics
Satire is a powerful tool to reflect on the health of a democracy, whether through social commentary or political campaigns.
municipal elections
Olivia Chow targeted with ‘red-tagging’ as Toronto mayoral byelection nears
Social media has become the main avenue of ‘red-tagging’ attacks targeting Toronto mayoral candidate Olivia Chow.
Election edges city council closer to diverse representation
After the recent municipal election, seven of Toronto’s 25 city councillors are BIPOC, including incumbent Michael Thompson and six newly elected councillors.
Canadian youth aren’t doomed, say panellists who urge voter action, not apathy
In Canada, young voters make up the biggest voting bloc, but their participation is the lowest. How do we get them engaged?
‘Ping-pong’ election shocks local nominees
Diane Dyson’s first run as city councilor wasn’t what she expected. She doesn’t know her ward, her competition or her budget, but she does know one thing about this election — “it’s making voter’s heads spin.”
Doug Ford is making a mockery of democracy in Ontario
There are certain unwritten rules in politics that our politicians have always abided by until now.
Councillor for life: Toronto’s incumbency problem
Four years ago, Jon Burnside came up just short in his bid to defeat long-time incumbent councillor John Parker in the Toronto municipal election. This fall, Burnside got his revenge. He surged past Parker Oct. 27, and became the only challenger to beat an incumbent.