8. The Nitty Gritty: Capitalism & Fascism

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Koch Industries, Elon Musk’s X Corp., Loblaws, Enbridge, Pathways Alliance, the Canadian Gas Association, Rumble Canada, Rebel News, Canada Proud, and Facebook. These are just a handful of the corporate interests and right-wing communications platforms linked to the inner circle of Pierre Poilievre and his federal Conservatives as Canada heads into a snap federal election […]

The rise of an unusually tame right-wing populist reveals how Canadian democracy stays strong — and why the world should take notes from Ottawa.

"By legitimating the far right movement, Pierre Poilievre and politicians of his ilk are helping to grow that number," warned one anti-hate expert.

Discover why Canada’s per-worker investment gap is being used as a distraction to push pro-corporate policies and how these tactics impact average Canadians.

While Poilievre is right on some, not all points fit his overarching campaign premise that Canada went to hell during the “Lost Liberal Decade.”

Insightful analysis of Pierre Poilievre’s reaction to Justin Trudeau’s resignation. A transparent take on Canada’s political future and the economic challenges ahead.

Analyzing Pierre Poilievre and Jordan Peterson’s dangerous rhetoric. Fact-checking economic claims, unpacking cultural dog whistles, and highlighting real solutions for Canada.

As Canada approaches the April 28th election, many conservative voters are weighing their options with unusual care. While party loyalty typically guides voting decisions, this election presents a unique scenario with Mark Carney's entry into politics. For those who prioritize economic prosperity, f

Pierre Poilievre has emerged as one of Canada's most polarizing political figures, captivating public attention with his sharp rhetoric and populist messaging. As a long-serving Member of Parliament and current leader of the Conservative Party, Poilievre has positioned himself as a champion of the c

Pierre Poilievre’s anti-woke crusade mirrors U.S. far-right tactics and risks eroding Canada’s democratic and inclusive values.

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With a federal election underway, The Canadian Press looked at several claims from a list making the rounds on social media about Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's voting record and actions

Pierre Poilievre has staked out policies for his Conservative Party of Canada in stark opposition to those of the ruling Liberals ahead of this year's federal election, but social media users claim a screenshot of his voting record proves he sided with the government on hundreds of parliamentary motions. This is misleading; the statistic represents the total number of motions approved by Parliament regardless of party sponsor and legislative records show Poilievre voted against most Liberal proposals since the 2021 election.

Today, Pierre Poilievre is trying to sell Parliament on his private member’s bill. But what Pierre is peddling will cut funding to build homes people can actually afford. And even he knows Conservatives will make housing worse.

Conservative Party’s donor list includes names of real estate investors and developers that are buying up affordable housing across Canada

Trump, coût de la vie, climat… les chefs ont échangé pendant deux heures, sans répit, lançant parfois des déclarations fausses ou demandant des nuances. Notre équipe a vérifié des affirmations lancées durant cette première soirée de débat.

As Poilievre targets Carney over Brookfield’s offshore fund, the real scandal isn’t one man’s tax record—it’s the legal framework that still rewards avoidance and punishes transparency.

At least seven Conservative MPs held stock in Liberal leader’s former company, IJF analysis finds

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, speaking on Day 19 of the campaign from Milton, Ont., says he will respect the results of the election, no matter the outcome. The question to Poilievre came as some Conservative supporters have questioned polls, which when aggregated show Liberals leading Poilievre's party.

Campaign promise is an “intrusion on university autonomy and academic freedom.”

OPINION: What would a “war on woke” look like for Canada if Poilievre wins?

This federal election may be the most consequential of our times and as such, it is our duty to hold the leaders to account for assertions that are fact-checkable.

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