Election 2021: Tight two-way race

 This is Sergio Marchi’s fourth article, in a series of weekly election analysis and reflections. Week three of the campaign began with the Libérals’ stark realization that they had fallen behind the Tories. The substantial lead they enjoyed going into the election quickly evaporated over a 14-day period. They watched

The week that wasn’t.

 “Events, dear boy, events!” — Rt. Hon. Harold McMillan, OM, PC, Earl of Stockton Well that wasn’t what we were told to expect! One would struggle to remember a more surprising first week to an election campaign. The federal vote in 2000 is the one that comes to mind but in

Election 2021: Opening salvos

 This is the second column from Sergio Marchi, as he analyzes the current federal election. His articles will appear weekly. The first week of the election is in, and everyone is still standing. Predictably, in the opening days, a consistent public refrain emerged. Namely, ‘why an election now’? This question

Ottawa Life’s 2019 Election Outlook: Who’s in, who’s out, who’s up, who’s down

 Who's in, who's out, who's up, who's down...the Ottawa Life Magazine 2019 Election Outlook series takes a detailed look at all the national capital area ridings and provides editorial commentary on the incumbents and the challengers in what is sure to be one of the most contentious election in decades. The