The rise of teal independents has significantly enhanced the quality and tone of political discussions in Australia, according to Simon Holmes à Court, founder of Climate 200. Addressing the National Press Club, Holmes à Court highlighted the growing influence of community-backed independents as the country approaches the next federal election. “At a time when trust in the political class is at an all-time low, community independents are rebuilding faith in democracy through a very powerful idea,” he said. “Communities coming together, selecting local leaders, and backing them all the way to Canberra.” A Shift in Political Engagement Holmes à Court…
Author: Joe Gold
Mark Carney has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party in a tightly contested race to succeed Justin Trudeau. The election, which concluded this week, positions Carney to lead the party into the next federal elections, which must be held by October but could take place earlier. Carney, who is inheriting a party amid significant political and economic challenges, faces a formidable battle against the Conservative Party, which is currently ahead in the polls. While Carney takes over immediately, Trudeau will remain as prime minister for an unspecified transitional period. Carney’s Leadership and Immediate Challenges Carney’s immediate…
Canada’s Liberal Party, once on the brink of political defeat, has found an unexpected lifeline—Donald Trump’s renewed trade war. The U.S. president, now in his second term, imposed steep tariffs on Canadian imports this week, only to partially retract them days later. His aggressive economic stance has sparked a backlash in Canada, shifting public sentiment and shaking up the country’s political landscape. Just months ago, the Conservative Party of Canada held a commanding lead ahead of the country’s upcoming federal elections. However, Trump’s hostility toward America’s northern neighbor has created a surge of support for the Liberals, dramatically altering the…