The Sunday Magazine Canadian Election Panel, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, Papal politics, Vinh Nguyen, Election lingo
Apr 27, 2025
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Sean Speer
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Rob Russo
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Emily Nicolas
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Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
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Massimo Faggioli
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Vin Nguyen
Join Vin Nguyen, a Canadian writer reflecting on the Vietnam War's legacy, and Massimo Faggioli, a Vatican expert discussing the dynamics of the papal conclave. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson shares the vital role of water in Indigenous culture and the urgent need for environmental advocacy. Meanwhile, analysts Emilie Nicolas and Sean Speer delve into the Canadian federal election's evolving landscape. The discussion also highlights the significance of understanding election terminology to foster informed civic engagement.
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Voter Turnout Focus in Final Campaign Hours
- In the last hours of a campaign, focus shifts from persuasion to voter turnout efforts.
- The Conservatives uniquely need to mobilize younger supporters with typically lower turnout rates.
Sense of Duty Over Excitement
- This election's defining theme has been a sense of duty over excitement.
- Canadians value their democracy's quiet stability more than political spectacle.
Canada's Emerging Two-Party System
- Canada's political landscape increasingly resembles a two-party system, sidelining the NDP.
- Liberals have absorbed significant NDP support, challenging Conservatives to rethink strategy.