The Canadian Federal Election of 2021 (Volume 7) (McGill-Queen's/Brian Mulroney Institute of Government Studies in Leadership, Public Policy, and Governance)

An approachable, in-depth analysis that reveals the significant consequences of the surprisingly important recent federal election campaign. A group of distinguished political scientists and journalists reveals the significance of the 2021 federal election, providing an account of Canadian democracy in an age of increasing rancour and polarization, explaining why the Liberals did not win a majority government, and offering important lessons for the present, and for the election to come. "Held in the midst of a global pandemic and reinforcing the existing parliamentary balance of power, media pundits and students of Canadian politics alike have strived to interpret the relevance of the 2021 federal election. This timely volume explains its import, offering an insightful account of Canadian democracy in an age of increasing rancour and polarization, and explaining why the Liberals did not win a majority government. In a unique collaboration, some of the country's most distinguished political scientists, pollsters and journalists examine the parties, issues, machinery, and media of Canadian electoral politics, teasing out the complexities and nuances of what was seen to be a premature federal election. The Canadian Federal Election of 2021 analyses the campaigns of the major parties and the patterns of voting behaviour. In addition, a special feature of this book focuses on issues of diversity and difference in the partisan theatre--the voting patterns of gendered, Indigenous, and newly immigrant Canadians, as well as the millennial generation. These chapters offer important lessons for the present and for the election to come. A must-read for students, journalists, those working at affiliated think tanks and institutes, and engaged citizens, this thoughtful exposé will interest international observers and anyone following the Canadian political landscape."-- Provided by publisher "Held in the midst of a global pandemic and reinforcing the existing parliamentary balance of power, media pundits and students of Canadian politics alike have strived to interpret the relevance of the 2021 federal election. This timely volume explains its import, offering an insightful account of Canadian democracy in an age of increasing rancour and polarization, and explaining why the Liberals did not win a majority government. In a unique collaboration, some of the country’s most distinguished political scientists, pollsters and journalists examine the parties, issues, machinery, and media of Canadian electoral politics, teasing out the complexities and nuances of what was seen to be a premature federal election. The Canadian Federal Election of 2021 analyses the campaigns of the major parties and the patterns of voting behaviour. In addition, a special feature of this book focuses on issues of diversity and difference in the partisan theatre--the voting patterns of gendered, Indigenous, and newly immigrant Canadians, as well as the millennial generation. These chapters offer important lessons for the present and for the election to come. A must-read for students, journalists, those working at affiliated think tanks and institutes, and engaged citizens, this thoughtful exposé will interest international observers and anyone following the Canadian political landscape."-- Résumé de l'éditeur Media pundits and students of Canadian politics alike have strived to interpret the relevance of the 2021 federal election, held in the midst of a global pandemic and reinforcing the existing parliamentary balance of power. This timely volume explains the election's import, offering an insightful account of Canadian democracy in an age of increasing rancour and polarization and explaining why the Liberals did not win a majority government. In a unique collaboration, some of the country's most distinguished political scientists, pollsters, and journalists examine the parties, issues, machinery, and media of Canadian electoral politics, teasing out the complexities and nuances of what was seen to be a premature federal election. The Canadian Federal Election of 2021 analyzes the campaigns of the major parties and the patterns of voting behaviour. A special feature of this book is its focus on issues of diversity and difference in the partisan theatre – the voting patterns of gendered, Indigenous, and newly immigrant Canadians, as well as the millennial generation. These chapters offer important lessons for the present and for the election to come. A must-read for students, journalists, those working at affiliated think tanks and institutes, and engaged citizens, this thoughtful exposé will interest international observers and anyone following the Canadian political landscape.

Media pundits and students of Canadian politics alike havestrived to interpret the relevance of the 2021 federal election,held in the midst of a global pandemic and reinforcing the existingparliamentary balance of power. This timely volume explains theelection's import, offering an insightful account of Canadiandemocracy in an age of increasing rancour and polarization andexplaining why the Liberals did not win a majority government. In aunique collaboration, some of the country's most distinguishedpolitical scientists, pollsters, and journalists examine theparties, issues, machinery, and media of Canadian electoralpolitics, teasing out the complexities and nuances of what was seento be a premature federal election. The Canadian FederalElection of 2021 analyzes the campaigns of the major partiesand the patterns of voting behaviour. A special feature of thisbook is its focus on issues of diversity and difference in thepartisan theatre - the voting patterns of gendered, Indigenous, andnewly immigrant Canadians, as well as the millennial generation.These chapters offer important lessons for the present and for theelection to come. A must-read for students, journalists, thoseworking at affiliated think tanks and institutes, and engagedcitizens, this thoughtful exposé will interest internationalobservers and anyone following the Canadian politicallandscape.

Cover THE CANADIAN FEDERAL ELECTION OF 2021 Title Copyright Contents ****************** Tables and Figures Preface 1 An Election Waiting to Happen 2 The Out-of-Control Election and the Frustrated Liberals 3 The Conservative Campaign: Erin O’Toole and the Conservative Dilemma 4 Jagmeet Versus Justin: Leadership and the NDP’s Political Marketing 5 The Bloc Québécois as a Safe Bet 6 A Climate of Chaos: How the Election Unfolded for the Environment and the Greens 7 Polling in the 2021 Federal Election 8 The Media: The Narratives that Defined the Mainstream Election Coverage 9 Regionalized Campaign Communication: Facebook Advertising in the 2021 Federal Election 10 Still Not There: Diversity and Inclusion in the 2021 Canadian Election Campaign 11 Progress or the Status Quo? Indigenous Peoples, Participation, and Representation 12 Immigrant Voting in the 2021 Canadian Federal Election 13 Not Kids Anymore: Millennials and the 2021 Election 14 Canada Votes in a COVID Election 15 The Elusive Liberal Dynasty and the Continuation of Minority Government Appendix: Results of the 2021 Canadian Federal Election Contributors