Category Archives: Canadian politics

MediaStyle had the pleasure of producing, for a second year in a row, a video profile on this year’s Jaimie Anderson Parliamentary Internship program. The video features the three interns, interviewed by CBC’s Hannah Thibedeau, as well as the Members of Parliament they worked with during their internship: MP James Rajotte, MP Marc Garneau, and…
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When I’m talking to the media I try to tell my own truth. During this election I tried to analyze and not spin. I approach each opportunity to comment as a chance to explain how politics works. I think the more we know about the system the better. I’m one of the few who believes…
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While Ian is uploading his brain to the Internet in the name of election coverage, I’ll be part of an OpenFile chat starting at 9:30 tonight. I’ll be joined by OpenFile editor Nick Taylor-Vaisey and contributing editor Trevor Pritchard, but the the focus is on you: we want to know how Ottawa felt about the…
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What a wild ride this election has been. I’ll admit, it’s been really tough not being on the front lines in the New Democrats war room this campaign. I don’t miss the 16-hour days, but I do miss the camaraderie that built around the team. My hat is off to all of the crew at…
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This incredible look at the 1979 campaign has been making its way around Ottawa’s online politicos for a while. I thought I’d share on this Friday at the mid-campaign point. My only comment: plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose. History on the Run: The Media and the ’79 Election: This documentary examines the…
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I’m excited to be heading over to Spin Kitchen & Bar tonight to watch the Federal Leaders Debate with the grassroots youth behind LeadNow.ca – I’ll be bringing along the camera and contributing to the Global National Live Blog while I’m at it. Before the debate I’m going to be hanging out with my good…
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At some point Canadian media collectively stopped talking about “undecided voters” when reporting polls. The over 20% people who can’t make up their mind aren’t plotted on graphs. They don’t have as many features written about them. TV time is waning for people without a hard-and-fast opinion. In this rush to sort out who is…
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This Canadian election is going to be a knock down, drag ‘em out fight to the finish. We already see the Liberals framing the debate in ethical terms and trying to squeeze out New Democrats. As Jack Layton travels across the country he’ll present New Democrats as the most trustworthy and reasonable option. Conservatives will…
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