Reading the election tea leaves

While PM Mark Carney may govern as if he has a majority, the Liberals will still rely on parties whose interests are contrary to theirs.

Reading the tea leaves of an election is complicated, for the real analysis will begin when the results shake down since several judicial recounts may change the final outcome, writes Andrew Caddell.Unsplash photograph by Toa Heftiba

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

May 7, 2025

KAMOURASKA, QUE.—My great-aunt Elga taught Grade 2 in Quebec City from 1915 to 1952. When she retired, she turned to helping young Chinese immigrants learn English. In return, they taught her how to read the loose leaves in the cups of tea shared after the lessons. She tri...

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