Gaming out the first period

Some important things could be revealed over the course of the first two weeks of the 45th election campaign.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, left, and U.S. President Donald Trump are two factors who may help shape an outcome for this election, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

March 26, 2025

OTTAWA—Canada’s 45th general election has begun. While not always the case, the first two weeks of this campaign will set the tone in determining whether this is indeed one of the most consequential elections of our time. That is the hype. The pre-billing. By ...

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