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The final panel in the Policy Options election breakfast series considered the results of the general election and the likelihood that the new Parliament will produce a stable government. It explored what the makeup of the House of Commons says about interregional relationships and the ability of the government — of whatever colour or stripe — to govern in a way that is reflective of the federation as a whole. This event was part of a series of substantive conversations about how the 2019 campaign is unfolding, hosted by Policy Options, in partnership with the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Traditional news media outlets might no longer monopolize election campaign coverage, but they are still key players in framing the race and its policy debates. This panel analyzed the media coverage so far, midway through the campaign. How have social media and other digital tools been used to influence voters? Have there been attempts at disinformation? We also evaluated the first of two debates organized by the new federal leaders’ debates commission. This event is part of a series of substantive conversations about how the 2019 campaign is unfolding, hosted by Policy Options, in partnership with the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Canada’s federal parties have begun to share their main policy proposals. The leaders – and third-party players, too – will be trying to shape the narrative of the campaign, pushing certain themes and messages that they hope will resonate with voters. Our panel of experts took an analytical look at the policy issues that have been highlighted on the hustings, and evaluate the quality of the debate during this 43rd general election. This event is part of a series of substantive conversations about how the 2019 campaign is unfolding, hosted by Policy Options, in partnership with the Max Bell School of Public Policy.
Federal election campaigns hit us with a tornado of headlines, political ads, social media posts and polls. Policy Options, in partnership with the Max Bell School of Public Policy, invites you to take a breather from the noise and join us for a series of substantive conversations about how the 2019 campaign is unfolding. All events will take place from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at the Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street, 15th floor, Ottawa. To join the waiting list, please contact Suzanne Lambert at (514) 787-0746 or slambert@irpp.org.