Senator Mary Jane McCallum and MP Blake Desjarlais talk about victories, disappointments and new motions in the House and Senate, following Pope Francis’ visit to Canada.
Absentee candidates Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis made their appeals to voters in person and on social media, opting to face a $50,000 fine instead of being on stage with Jean Charest, Scott Aitchison and Roman Baber.
“These are groups that are very politically savvy, and they understand their power and they understand the influence they can have,” says Erin Tolley, Canada Research Chair in Gender, Race and Politics inclusive.
“Internet evangelist. Extreme communicator. Subtly charming alcohol aficionado. Typical tv geek.”