Canada’s political landscape is rapidly evolving. From Prime Minister Mark Carney’s meeting with the U.S. President to Premier Doug Ford’s pre-budget announcements, and Alberta’s push for a binding agreement with Ottawa, this week’s top stories reveal power plays, political shakeups, and growing regional divides.

While the federal election campaign is in full swing, legislating remains a key focus for the provincial governments in Ontario and Alberta. We review some of the major policy announcements from this week and more in our Weekly Roundup.

Canada’s 2025 election has redrawn the political map and created a parliament that defies easy explanation.

The Liberals surged but fell just short of a majority. The Conservatives gained in popular vote but lost their leader. The NDP collapsed, losing party status and Jagmeet Singh. Now, a fragile parliament faces economic pressure from the U.S., rising Western separatism, and deep partisan divides.

With three days to go and millions of ballots already in the box, the Liberals hold a narrow lead over the Conservatives nationally.

Liberals Maintain Edge as Countdown to Election Day Begins

While Conservatives have made the race a bit tighter, their gains may be a tale of too little, too late.

Debate punches thrown, but no knockout yet. With the final debates wrapped and just days to go, the Liberals still lead—but the Conservatives aren’t done fighting. From hockey analogies to high-stakes exchanges, this edition breaks down where the race stands, who’s surging, and what it’ll take to win.

This week’s leaders’ debates could be the Conservatives’ last shot to shake up a steady race. With two weeks to go and a Liberal majority still in play, all eyes are on Poilievre to land a game-changing blow.

While the federal election campaign is in full swing, legislating remains a key focus for the provincial governments in Ontario and Alberta. We review some of the major policy announcements from this week and more in our Weekly Roundup.

Midway through the campaign, the Liberals are solidifying their lead while the Conservatives stall. Poilievre’s rallies are drawing crowds, but Trump continues to dominate the media, boosting Carney’s profile as the leader of the moment. New West is following the campaign and providing analysis that cuts through the noise.

Chaos in the U.S. plays to Carney’s advantage. The Liberals are gaining ground as Canadians seek stability amid Trump-era turbulence. The Conservatives remain competitive—but need a breakout week to shift the momentum.