Category: Canadian Federal Election

Commissioner of Elections audition: “Interferences, dozens of complaints”

TORONTO – The Commissioner of Canada Elections says her office is literally “under siege” to review complaints and information regarding allegations of foreign interference during the last two federal elections. “I am overwhelmed by the importance of this issue and the need to reassure Canadians in these exceptional circumstances” Caroline Simard told today to MPs of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee (PROC) which is examining the case of foreign interference in Canadian politics . (more…)

Governo federale: giuramento il 26 ottobre, scontro e polemica sui ritardi

TORONTO – Non si spegne la polemica sul lungo e travagliato processo di formazione del nuovo governo. Il primo ministro Justin Trudeau ha annunciato che il giuramento dei nuovi componenti dell’esecutivo avrà luogo il 26 ottobre, mentre la prima seduta della House of Commons con i deputati eletti nelle elezioni del 20 settembre è stata programmata per il 22 novembre… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

Trudeau to unveil new cabinet October 26, clash and controversy over delays

TORONTO – The controversy over the long and troubled process of forming the new government is not over. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that the swearing-in of the new members of the executive will take place on October 26, while the first session of the House of Commons with the deputies elected in the September 20 elections has been scheduled for November 22. The roadmap set by the Liberal leader did not please the opposition, who denounced the delays and stigmatized the timing desired by Trudeau.  (more…)

Governo in alto mare: i dubbi di Trudeau, O’Toole alza il muro

TORONTO – A venticinque giorni dalle elezioni federali il nuovo governo è ancora in alto mare. In questa fase il primo ministro in pectore Justin Trudeau è impegnato a completare il complicato puzzle, vagliando e soppesando pro e contro per ogni singola casella del suo futuro esecutivo. Si tratta di un’operazione lunga e delicata, dove il fattore del merito – seppur importante – è messo in secondo piano da altri elementi, quali provenienza geografica, appartenenza a un determinato gruppo etnico, gender… Read More in Corriere Canadese >>> 

Post election standby, Cabinet still in limbo

TORONTO – Twenty-five days after the federal elections, the new Government is still in limbo. At this stage Prime Minister in pectore Justin Trudeau is busy completing the complicated puzzle, sifting through and weighing the pros and cons for every single box in his future executive. It is a long and delicate operation, where the factor of merit – although important – is oversight by other elements, such as geographical origin, belonging to a certain ethnic group, gender.  (more…)