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Toronto Sun
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Long-ballot group signs up more candidates for byelection featuring Poilievre
Published Jul 21, 2025 • 2 minute read The 91-name ballot presented to voters in the suburban Ottawa riding of Carleton, on Friday, April 18, 2025. Photo by Bryan Passifiume / Toronto Sun EDMONTON — An advocacy-protest group that broke its own record last week for putting the most candidates on an election ballot is now up to 132 for the federal Battle River–Crowfoot byelection in Alberta. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Elections Canada reported Monday that the 132 candidates sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee are registered for the byelection, which features federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre running for a seat in Parliament. The Longest Ballot Committee's previous record of 91 candidates was broken last week when it reached 100. The total number of candidates from all parties along with Independents was at 138 as of Monday afternoon. Candidates can continue signing up for another week ahead of the July 28 cutoff. Read More The Longest Ballot Committee has helped dozens of candidates register in multiple contests in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba since 2022 to draw attention to its cause. It wants a citizens' assembly put in charge of crafting a new electoral system, arguing that political parties are reluctant to make the government more representative of a diverse electorate. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But critics say the committee's efforts are undermining democracy by making voters navigate long, cumbersome and potentially overwhelming lists composed of mainly paper candidates. Dillon Anderson, one of the 132 candidates signed by the Longest Ballot Committee, said the goal is change. 'We need to work towards reforming Canada,' Anderson said Monday in an interview from his home in Ontario. 'Politicians shouldn't be in charge of their own election rules.' RECOMMENDED VIDEO He said volunteers with the committee helped him gather signatures in the riding and guaranteed his candidacy, and said the group is gaining momentum. 'It's good. I think it's Canadians realizing that their democracy needs change.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Conservative Damien Kurek handily won Battle River–Crowfoot in the April general election but stepped down last month to allow Poilievre to run. Poilievre lost his long-held Ottawa seat of Carleton in the April vote with his former riding also a target of the Longest Ballot Committee. Poilievre has criticized the long ballot initiative, suggesting it undermines the spirit of the democratic process. The byelection has become contentious in recent days with Independent candidate Sarah Spanier saying she has stopped door-knocking due to death threats for her views on topics like transgender rights. Also Monday, Mounties said in a news release that several candidates have received negative and, in some cases, potentially threatening commentary on social media platforms. Sgt. Jeremy Houle said the threatening messages directed at various candidates did not meet the threshold of criminality but were concerning. Canada Columnists Celebrity Canada Columnists
Hamilton Spectator
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Long-ballot protest group signs up more in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre
EDMONTON - An advocacy-protest group that broke its own record last week for putting the most candidates on an election ballot is now up to 132 for the federal Battle River-Crowfoot byelection in Alberta. Elections Canada reported Monday that the 132 candidates sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee are registered for the byelection, which features federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre running for a seat in Parliament. The Longest Ballot Committee's previous record of 91 candidates was broken last week when it reached 100. The total number of candidates from all parties along with Independents was at 138 as of Monday afternoon. Candidates can continue signing up for another week ahead of the July 28 cutoff. The Longest Ballot Committee has helped dozens of candidates register in multiple contests in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba since 2022 to draw attention to its cause. It wants a citizens' assembly put in charge of crafting a new electoral system, arguing that political parties are reluctant to make the government more representative of a diverse electorate. But critics say the committee's efforts are undermining democracy by making voters navigate long, cumbersome and potentially overwhelming lists composed of mainly paper candidates. Dillon Anderson, one of the 132 candidates signed by the Longest Ballot Committee, said the goal is change. 'We need to work towards reforming Canada,' Anderson said Monday in an interview from his home in Ontario. 'Politicians shouldn't be in charge of their own election rules.' He said volunteers with the committee helped him gather signatures in the riding and guaranteed his candidacy, and said the group is gaining momentum. 'It's good. I think it's Canadians realizing that their democracy needs change.' Conservative Damien Kurek handily won Battle River-Crowfoot in the April general election but stepped down last month to allow Poilievre to run. Poilievre lost his long-held Ottawa seat of Carleton in the April vote. Poilievre has criticized the long ballot initiative, suggesting it undermines the spirit of the democratic process. The byelection has become contentious in recent days with Independent candidate Sarah Spanier saying she has stopped door knocking due to death threats for her views on topics like transgender rights. Also Monday, Mounties said in a news release that several candidates have received negative and, in some cases, potentially threatening commentary on social media platforms. Sgt. Jeremy Houle said the threatening messages directed at various candidates did not meet the threshold of criminality but were concerning. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Long-ballot protest group signs up more in Alberta byelection featuring Poilievre
EDMONTON – An advocacy-protest group that broke its own record last week for putting the most candidates on an election ballot is now up to 132 for the federal Battle River-Crowfoot byelection in Alberta. Elections Canada reported Monday that the 132 candidates sponsored by the Longest Ballot Committee are registered for the byelection, which features federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre running for a seat in Parliament. The Longest Ballot Committee's previous record of 91 candidates was broken last week when it reached 100. The total number of candidates from all parties along with Independents was at 138 as of Monday afternoon. Candidates can continue signing up for another week ahead of the July 28 cutoff. The Longest Ballot Committee has helped dozens of candidates register in multiple contests in Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba since 2022 to draw attention to its cause. It wants a citizens' assembly put in charge of crafting a new electoral system, arguing that political parties are reluctant to make the government more representative of a diverse electorate. But critics say the committee's efforts are undermining democracy by making voters navigate long, cumbersome and potentially overwhelming lists composed of mainly paper candidates. Dillon Anderson, one of the 132 candidates signed by the Longest Ballot Committee, said the goal is change. 'We need to work towards reforming Canada,' Anderson said Monday in an interview from his home in Ontario. 'Politicians shouldn't be in charge of their own election rules.' He said volunteers with the committee helped him gather signatures in the riding and guaranteed his candidacy, and said the group is gaining momentum. 'It's good. I think it's Canadians realizing that their democracy needs change.' Conservative Damien Kurek handily won Battle River-Crowfoot in the April general election but stepped down last month to allow Poilievre to run. Poilievre lost his long-held Ottawa seat of Carleton in the April vote. Poilievre has criticized the long ballot initiative, suggesting it undermines the spirit of the democratic process. The byelection has become contentious in recent days with Independent candidate Sarah Spanier saying she has stopped door knocking due to death threats for her views on topics like transgender rights. Also Monday, Mounties said in a news release that several candidates have received negative and, in some cases, potentially threatening commentary on social media platforms. Sgt. Jeremy Houle said the threatening messages directed at various candidates did not meet the threshold of criminality but were concerning. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 21, 2025.
Axios
2 days ago
- Politics
- Axios
Trump touts U.S. as "most respected country" as he marks six months in office
President Trump touted the U.S. as the "hottest" and "most respected country in the world" on Sunday as he reached the six-month mark of his second White House term. The big picture: Trump's second term has come with a series of challenges both at home and abroad, though he has seen some successes with the passage of the " big, beautiful bill" and the Supreme Court ruling in his favor in several significant cases. In a Truth Social post Sunday, the president claimed his second term is "being hailed as one of the most consequential periods of any President." "In other words, we got a lot of good and great things done, including ending numerous wars of Countries not related to us other than through Trade and/or, in certain cases, friendship," he continued. "Six months is not a long time to have totally revived a major Country. One year ago our Country was DEAD, with almost no hope of revival. Today the USA is the 'hottest' and most respected Country anywhere in the World. Happy Anniversary!!!" he wrote. Zoom out: Trump's administration has negotiated three ceasefire deals between six countries since he took office in January, but efforts to generate an agreement between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas haven't materialized. During his 2024 campaign, Trump repeatedly said he would end the Russia-Ukraine war within 24 hours if he returned to the White House. Between the lines: In a separate Truth Social post, Trump touted his approval ratings, claiming that his numbers among Republicans have gone as high as 95% in "various polls." It's unclear which polls the president was referring. According to Gallup, Trump's June approval rating was 40% among voters across both parties, down from 47% when he took office in January. When broken down by party, 86% of Republicans approved of Trump's job as president in June. 36% of Independents and 1% of Democrats agreed. A CBS News/You Gov poll published Sunday showed similar numbers. Overall, the president had a 42% approval rating, with 89% of GOP, 32% of Independents and 5% of Democrats giving their approval. Zoom out: Trump said in his post that his numbers had been boosted by "Radical Left Democrats" exposing the "Jeffrey Epstein hoax."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
Polls close in shock state election
Polls have closed in Tasmania's second state election in 16 months. Labor's Dean Winter is hoping to unseat Liberal incumbent Jeremy Rockcliff after a shock vote of no-confidence earlier this year. Mr Rockcliff has held the position of premier since 2022, but faced a no-confidence vote over claims by Mr Winter of rising debt, delayed ferries, and previous privatisation plans. Follow here for updates. Bookies favourite Despite polls showing the Liberals the likely largest party (although short of a majority) Sportsbet has Labor at $1.43 favourites to be the party sworn into government following today's poll. The Liberals are paying $2.85, with the Greens at $36.00 Liberal premier Jeremy Rockcliff, left, and Labor's Dean Winter. Credit: NewsWire 'Thousands' rally in favour of Macquarie Point Stadium With the stadium issue dominating both the past state election campaign as well as this one, proponents have organised a march and rally to show their support for the proposal on election day. An estimated 3000 Tasmanians took to the streets to show their support for the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, with organisers saying the 'silent majority' is finally making its voice heard. Despite growing opposition from the Greens and most Independents likely to hold the balance of power after tonight's election, both major parties have said they support the stadium which the AFL says is a pre requisite for the Tasmanian Devils team to enter the completion, with the women's team due to enter the AFLW in the 2027 season and the men's in 2028. A pro-stadium rally in Hobart on Saturday as polls close across Tasmania. Facebook Credit: Supplied A pro-stadium rally in Hobart on Saturday as polls close across Tasmania. Facebook Credit: Supplied Tasmania heads to the polls Tasmanians are today heading to the polls for the second state election in 16 months, after the state was plunged into political chaos by a no-confidence motion in Premier Jeremy Rockliff. Saturday's election is the fourth in just over a year for many Tasmanians. The last state election was held in March 2024, voters returned on May 3 for the federal election, and May 24 as a number of legislative council seats were contested. With key projects on the line, a unique electoral system and the risk of a fifth election for voters in the near future if Saturday's poll does not return a clear result, this election will have major impacts on the state's future.
