Canada: Political Developments and Data in 2023: Turning Point?

In: European journal of political research: official journal of the European Consortium for Political Research. Political data yearbook, Volume 63, Issue 1, p. 65-77

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Abstract

AbstractThere was no federal election in 2023 but change seemed to be in the air, as the official opposition Conservatives, under their new leader, made major gains in the polls and took a significant lead over the Liberals. Controversy over foreign interference in Canadian politics generated controversy, and foreign policy issues had an uncharacteristic impact on Canadian politics. The Liberal government responded with a major Cabinet shuffle, while by‐elections left the party positions in the House of Commons essentially unchanged.