Canada’s Liberals have, once again, risen from the dead. As for the Conservative Party of Canada, rather than constituting a total failure, their standing is better regarded as an inability to fully close the deal. Sam Routley writes. Sam is a PhD candidate in political science at Western University in London, Ontario. Published April 30, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/04/30/Canada-Conservatives-Down-Far-From-Out/

Occupy Wall Street 2.0 the federal election was not. But the comeback Carney staged against Poilievre, who had built a commanding lead by echoing themes employed by Trump, was read by many as revolutionary. At least, a key victory in a global fight against autocratic illiberalism. Tyee editor David Beers writes. Published April 30, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/04/30/We-Are-All-Canadians/

It was a weird election overall. The New Democrats were crushed, yet if current seat totals hold, they might still claim the balance of power. The NDP could still snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. Kind of like Pierre Poilievre, but in reverse. Steve Burgess writes. Steve writes about politics and culture for The Tyee. Published April 29, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/04/29/Please-Advise-How-Did-Poilievre-Fall/

Pierre Poilievre, who thought for months he was a deadbolt cinch to be PM, led his party to yet another defeat. Bloc Québécois doesn’t quite hold the balance of power in the next Parliament. And the NDP under Jagmeet Singh? Not just disappointment — disaster! David J. Climenhaga writes. David is an award-winning journalist, author, post-secondary teacher, poet and trade union communicator. Published April 29, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/04/29/Disappointing-Election-Night-Most-Political-Players/

What a difference six months, a dissident cabinet minister and a rogue president can make to an election. Paul Willcocks writes. Paul is a senior editor at The Tyee. Published April 29, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/04/29/What-Next-After-Polarizing-Election/

“Instead of fighting to keep control of the ferry, what he taught me was about letting go and working with the river. It was so beautiful. I will never forget that.” Amanda Follett Hosgood reports. Amanda reports on northern B.C. for The Tyee. Published April 29, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2025/04/29/Case-Skeena-Last-River-Ferry/

The last British Columbians to cast their votes barely had enough time to get home and flip on their televisions before broadcasters began declaring Canada’s next government would be Liberal. But as the night progressed the signs of a likely majority Liberal government became less certain. Tyee Staff write. Published April 28, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/28/Join-Us-This-Election-Night/

During elections like Canada’s ending today, a shadow war of false information rages on the internet. Even after the winner is announced, we may see efforts to falsely sow mistrust in the voting process, further damaging faith in our ability to choose how we are governed. Jim Hoggan writes. Jim is an author, a public affairs consultant and chair of the David Suzuki Institute. Published April 28, 2025.

https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/04/28/What-Each-Can-Do-Defeat-Disinformation/

One hundred forty-six workers died from a work-related cause in 2024 in B.C., according to WorkSafeBC data. Of those, 78 died from disease related to their work. Why this expert wants you to pay attention. Isaac Phan Nay reports. Isaac reports on labour for The Tyee. Published April 28, 2025.

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Today is voting day, and you can cast your ballot at your local polling stations, open all day. After the polls close, The Tyee will be publishing updates on results as they come in and we’ll have reporters checking in from Conservative, Green, Liberal and NDP election-night gatherings, so please drop by. Tyee senior editors andrea bennett and Jackie Wong write. Published April 28, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/04/28/Guide-2025-Federal-Election/