"Nobody knows that Canada is charging our dairy farmers," U.S. President Donald Trump complained Friday in the Oval Office. "They have 270 per cent tariffs. Nobody knows that. Nobody knows it. They have up to 400 per cent. They have a couple of tariffs at 400 per cent. Nobody knows that. Nobody talks about that."

In fact some people have talked about it a lot, most prominently Trump himself and his Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Indeed, one of the issues complicating the negotiations over tariffs between the U.S. and Canada is that the president is telling millions of Americans that Canada routinely charges exorbitant tariffs on a range of U.S. goods from cars to clothing.

The Trump administration has spread disinformation about the true terms of trade between the two nations as a pressure tactic, falsely presenting the "over-quota" tariff rates that are almost never charged as the normal rate.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to ask the Governor General on Sunday to dissolve Parliament, marking the beginning of a federal election campaign.

Sources have confirmed to CBC News that election day will be on April 28 — meaning federal parties will be sprinting through the shortest election period possible under Canadian law.

Federal campaigns must be between 37 and 51 days in length, according to Canada's election rules, and election day must fall on a Monday (with a few exceptions). Should Carney call the election on Sunday, April 28 would be Day 37 of the election period.

Revolution Party of Canada on Bluesky

In Ontario last month, the NDP got twice the seats as the Liberals with only half the votes and Doug Ford got all the power with only 43% of the vote. First Past the Post is a problem! #Tell2 #RPC @fairvote.ca

Fair Vote Canada on Bluesky

The @ontarioliberal.bsky.social and @bonnieforontario.bsky.social refused to commit to proportional representation.

Now they’re calling themselves “the People’s Opposition” after being shortchanged by the system they’ve upheld.

Instead of this cynicism, commit to making every vote count.

#onpoli

Cult MTL on Bluesky

Pierre Poilievre has kicked the media off the campaign trail — what is he hiding?

“This week, the Conservative Party leader said he’s a tough guy on Tuesday and told the world he’s afraid of reporters on Wednesday.”

https://cultmtl.com/2025/03/pierre-poilievre-has-kicked-the-media-off-the-campaign-trail-what-is-he-hiding/

All About Elections on Bluesky

Until the OLP actually support electoral reform, what they really are is the "Abysmal Voter Efficiency" party.

Fair Vote Canada on Bluesky

Isn’t it sad that while our leaders look to strengthen ties with Europe and the EU—which use proportional representation—and move away from the Trump-led USA, which uses first-past-the-post, they still cling to the latter’s democracy-distorting electoral system?

#cdnpoli

RGBAtlantica on Bluesky

#PierrePoilievre Has Banned All Press from Travelling With Him on the Campaign Trail. Pierre is very frightened. That includes #RosieBarton #CBC #CTV #GlobalNews

APTN News on Bluesky

The NDP is taking aim at the Liberals and new Prime Minister Mark Carney, digging up a dismissed court application made by a First Nation in northern Ontario against the company of which Carney once served as vice-chairman.

The Tyee on Bluesky

The personal lives of politicians’ spouses and children are generally off-limits in Canadian news reporting, but for Fae Johnstone, the coverage is one more example of how trans people have become a popular political punching bag.

#CdnMedia #canpoli

Cult MTL on Bluesky

“Canadians would be wise to reconsider what qualifies as election interference, because the danger might be closer to home than we think. We should also reconsider the social media platform that Elon Musk hijacked. Maybe it’s time, once and for all, to log off.”

‪Green Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada‬ sur Bluesky

Joignez-vous au lancement officiel de campagne du Parti vert! Venez entendre Elizabeth May et Jonathan Pedneault, déguster café et pâtisseries, et discutez de vrais changements pour le Canada, en présence des médias. 📍 4918 Saint-Denis, Métro Laurier 🗓️ Dimanche, 10h30-13h.

‪Green Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada on Bluesky

Join us for our election launch! 🌿✨ Hear from Co-Leaders Elizabeth May & Jonathan Pedneault, enjoy coffee & pastries, and discuss real change for Canada, with national media in attendance. 📍 4918 Saint-Denis St., Metro Laurier 🗓️ Sunday, 10:30 AM–1 PM

‪Green Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada sur Bluesky

Les élections approchent! C'est le moment de s'impliquer. Peu importe vos compétences, vous pouvez aider. Rejoignez notre mouvement pour un vrai changement dès aujourd’hui : www.greenparty.ca/fr/benevolat

‪Green Party of Canada | Parti Vert du Canada on Bluesky

With the election just days away, now is the time to get involved. There are so many ways to volunteer, no matter your skills or experience. Sign up today and be part of the movement for real change www.greenparty.ca/en/volunteer

Broadbent Institute in Bluesky

Today, on Ed Broadbent’s 89th birthday, we celebrate his lifelong fight for democracy, workers’ rights, and economic justice.

To mark the occasion, we've published Ed's remarks on free speech, defending the working-class and ending child poverty.

Read more at broadbentinstitute.ca/broadbent-89/

Mixed Member Proportional

Policy Area

Electoral Reform

Priority Level

Immediate

Last Updated

January 22, 2024

The Policy

The RPC will replace the current first-past-the-post electoral system with a modified version of a mixed member proportional system, similar to the one currently utilized by New Zealand, as was recommended in 2004 by the Law Commission of Canada, while adapting the system to remove the identified flaws and shortcomings.

The Liberals, NDP and Bloc Québécois told media outlets they will allow journalists to travel with their leaders.

Poilievre's opponents have since pounced on the party's decision.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Thursday it's "no surprise" Poilievre is "afraid of some questions."

"You can see the way he acts when he gets asked a question. He gets defensive, he gets offended," he said. "He can't handle questions. Is that someone you want as prime minister? Someone who's afraid of questions, who can't take the heat? You need someone who's going to be able to take tough questions."

Singh said Prime Minister Mark Carney has also shown a reluctance to answer tough questions about his finances and possible conflicts of interest, after he bristled at questions when asked by reporters earlier this week.

A spokesperson for the Liberal Party said it's Poilievre who is trying to dodge accountability.

"Why does Pierre Poilievre's team feel like they need to hide him from the media and Canadians in the next federal election? He's the wrong choice at the wrong time," the spokesperson said.

A spokesperson for the Green Party said the move to block reporters from travelling with Poilievre is part of a Conservative "pattern of contempt" for the press.

"Democracy cannot function without a free press," said Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May.

"When political leaders actively avoid scrutiny, it should alarm every Canadian. The Green Party has always been open and accessible to the media, and we will continue to lead by example," May said.