Election speculation grips Ottawa
Speculation in Ottawa that the Liberals are plotting the next federal election has us asking what the major parties stand to gain and lose from a spring or fall vote. CBCs Power and Politics host Vassy Kapelos reports.
Timing is everything in politics. So with COVID-19 vaccines finally rolling out across the country and the Liberal Party polling about five points ahead of the Conservatives, Ottawa is rife with speculation aboutthe possibility of afederal election.
Will it be the ruling minority government thatpulls the trigger on Canada's 44thfederal election? Or will it come down to a vote of no confidence? CBC's Power and Politics hostVassy Kapelos joins us today to share her political analysis.