Latest from Mark Gollom
World leaders have performed a diplomatic dance in Trump's Oval Office. Has it paid off?
Mark Carney became the most recent world leader to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office, an event that has taken on an unusual significance for political observers. Here's a look at their varying approaches to dealing with the president and what kind of results they've achieved.
The Liberals need a few floor-crossers to form a majority. That might not be so easy
With the federal Liberals just a few seats shy of a majority government, there's been some speculation over whether Prime Minister Mark Carney could be zeroing in on MPs from other parties who might cross the floor. But coaxing over the few that are needed would still be a significant challenge, some observers say.
How the Liberals came up short in Ontario — and lost their majority bid
Winning a fourth mandate and returning to power was certainly a victory for the federal Liberals, but it was marred by a disappointing showing in Ontario which played a significant role in costing them a majority.
Is it R.I.P. for the federal NDP? Not quite, experts say
The New Democratic Party's devastating electoral losses do not translate to a death knell for the party but are an important signal that some significant structural changes are needed, analysts say.
Trump implies Canadians vote for him on election day, Poilievre tells president to butt out
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told the U.S. president to butt out of the federal election after Donald Trump appeared to suggest Canadians vote for him when they go to the polls on Monday.
How strategic voting may play a role in this election
Strategic voting is a tactic that's been employed in elections before and is being called upon again this year. But what is it and is it effective? CBC News explains.
Analysis
7 million Canadians voted before all party platforms were out. Do platforms still matter?
Before the Conservatives became the last federal party to unveil their election platform, more than seven million Canadians had already voted in advanced polling, calling into question the relevance of such documents.
Analysis
Conservatives say Carney is 'just like Justin.' Do they have a case?
The attempt to claim Mark Carney and Justin Trudeau are cut from the same political cloth has been a significant feature of the Conservative campaign. But it also raises questions of just how fair such comparisons are, and if they've been an effective attack against the Liberal leader.
Reproductive health advocates praise Liberal pledges but caution more details needed
Liberal Party pledges to make an access to abortion fund permanent and spend up to $20,000 for IVF treatment are being welcomed by some reproductive health advocates. But they also caution that more details need to be released, particularly on how such initiatives will be funded.
Trump is demanding universities change policies or face defunding. Would Poilievre do the same?
U.S. President Donald Trump has been threatening to cancel funding for some universities unless they accede to his demands to change ideological policy, similar to a pledge Pierre Poilievre has made for Canadian post-secondary schools.