Newspaper endorsements in the 2015 Canadian federal election
This is a tally of newspaper and magazine endorsements in the 2015 Canadian federal election. Endorsements are organized by ownership and/or publisher, as the owner sometimes sets the endorsement policy of the paper, occasionally overriding the editorial board.
Endorsing the Conservative Party
[edit]Management at Postmedia Network, the largest newspaper chain in Canada, ordered its individual assets to endorse the Conservatives, as traditionally is the owner's prerogative.[1][2][3] Andrew Coyne resigned as editor of editorials and comment for the National Post after being denied permission by Postmedia executives to publish a column dissenting from the paper's endorsement of the Conservatives.[4][5]
- Calgary Sun, Edmonton Sun, Ottawa Sun, Toronto Sun, Winnipeg Sun all republished an endorsement credited to Postmedia.[6][7][8][9][10]
- Calgary Herald,[11] Edmonton Journal,[12] London Free Press,[13] Montreal Gazette,[14] National Post,[15] Ottawa Citizen,[16] The Province,[17] Regina Leader Post,[18] The StarPhoenix,[19] Vancouver Sun,[20] The Windsor Star[21]
- The Globe and Mail, but with a desire for Harper's resignation.[22] The mixed endorsement sparked viral online parody and derision.[23]
Sochaczevski
[edit]Endorsing the Liberal Party
[edit]While the majority of Torstar papers endorsed the Liberals, as a matter of policy, the company does not impose endorsements on its newspapers.[26]
- Burlington Post,[27] Guelph Mercury,[28] Hamilton Spectator,[29] Oakville Beaver,[30] Toronto Star,[31] Waterloo Region Record[32]
Northwest
[edit]- Gastown Gazette[34]
Laurentian
[edit]Endorsing the Bloc Québécois
[edit]Endorsing multiple parties
[edit]- Maclean's, indicating readers should vote Liberal or Conservative.[38]
- Now – Co-owner Michael Hollett endorsed the NDP,[39] while fellow co-owner Alice Klein called for strategic voting for "as many Liberals, NDPers and Greens as possible".[40]
- The Ubyssey, arguing readers should vote strategically to defeat the Conservatives[41]
- The Varsity, calling for strategic voting towards the Liberal, NDP, or Green, candidate in each riding with the best chance of defeating the conservative candidate[42]
Explicitly endorsing no party
[edit]- Gauntlet, endorses and satirizes all the three major parties.[43]
- The Runner, arguing that young people need to vote to be better represented.[44]
- Le Soleil[45]
- Winnipeg Free Press[2]
See also
[edit]- Endorsements from individuals and organizations in the 2015 Canadian federal election
- Newspaper endorsements in the Canadian federal election, 2019
- Newspaper endorsements in the Canadian federal election, 2011
- Newspaper endorsements in the Canadian federal election, 2008
- Newspaper endorsements in the Canadian federal election, 2006
References
[edit]- ^ O'Keefe, Derrick. "Did the owners of Canada's national newspapers order them to endorse Harper?". Ricochet. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- ^ a b "Democracy depends on voters". Winnipeg Free Press. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ McSheffrey, Elizabeth (16 October 2015). "Postmedia's oily Harper endorsement". National Observer. Archived from the original on 18 October 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "Andrew Coyne resigns as editor at National Post after paper rejects election column". CBC News. 19 October 2015. Archived from the original on 21 October 2015. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "National Post comment editor Andrew Coyne resigns over election endorsement". thestar.com. 19 October 2015. Archived from the original on 26 February 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- ^ "Harper clear choice on the economy". Calgary Sun. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "Harper clear choice on the economy". Edmonton Sun. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Harper clear choice on the economy". Ottawa Sun. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Harper clear choice on the economy". Toronto Sun. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 14 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Harper clear choice on the economy". Winnipeg Sun. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Let's keep Harper's steady hand on the helm". Calgary Herald. 2015-10-17. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
- ^ "The choice, still, is Harper". Edmonton Journal. Edmonton Journal. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Editorial: It's about economy, not about change". www.lfpress.com. 2015-10-15. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Editorial: Conservatives are the most prudent choice". Montreal Gazette. 2015-10-17. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "National Post View: Our choice for government". National Post. 2015-10-17. Archived from the original on 2021-08-07. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "Editorial: The case for returning the Conservatives to power". Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa Citizen. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ Pages, Editorial (2015-10-15). "Editorial: Conservative Leader Stephen Harper is still the best choice to lead Canada | The Province". Archived from the original on 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Editorial: Conservatives best choice for Sask". www.leaderpost.com. 2011-04-14. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Harper, Tories best choice". www.thestarphoenix.com. 2015-09-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-20. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Editorial: Conservatives best choice to manage the economy". www.vancouversun.com. 2001-11-24. Archived from the original on 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Star's View: Conservatives deserve re-election". Windsor News - Breaking News & Latest Headlines | Windsor Star. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "The Tories deserve another mandate – Stephen Harper doesn't". www.theglobeandmail.com. The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 2015-10-16. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Globe and Mail mocked on Twitter after endorsing Tories but not Harper Archived 2015-10-18 at the Wayback Machine," CBC News, Oct 16, 2015, URL accessed Oct 16, 2015.
- ^ "Why it must be Harper". www.thesuburban.com. Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "For the sake of the conservative movement, vote NDP". The Prince Arthur Herald. 15 October 2015. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ Honderich, John (November 9, 2015). "Postmedia let down readers by dictating election endorsements: Honderich". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on November 21, 2015. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ "Time for change". www.insidehalton.com. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Canadians should vote for change". www.guelphmercury.com. 2015-10-17. Archived from the original on 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ Elliott, Howard (15 October 2015). "Time for a change in how Canada is governed". The Spectator. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ "Time for change". www.insidehalton.com. 2015-10-16. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Toronto Star endorses Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau for prime minister". Thestar.com. 9 October 2015. Archived from the original on 13 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "In this election, Canada needs a vote for change". www.therecord.com. 17 October 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2014.
- ^ "Our best hope for a new direction - Editorials - The Guardian". www.theguardian.pe.ca. Archived from the original on 2015-10-17. Retrieved 2015-10-16.
- ^ "Evolve with Trudeau". Gazette Magazine. 4 October 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "Pour un gouvernement Trudeau". La Presse. 6 October 2015. Archived from the original on 14 October 2015. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "After nine years, it's time for a change". Northernlife.ca. 15 October 2015. Archived from the original on 16 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ "Prenons garde!". Le Devoir. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "An endorsement of the long campaign". Macleans. 16 October 2015. Archived from the original on 17 October 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2015.
- ^ Hollett, Michael (14 October 2015). "No doubting Thomas". NOW. Archived from the original on 20 October 2015. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ^ Klein, Alice (14 October 2015). "If we want anyone but Harper, we need to act together". NOW. Archived from the original on 7 August 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2015.
- ^ "Editorial: Vote strategically". The Ubyssey. Archived from the original on 2019-03-22. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "If you're reading this, it's not too late". The Varsity. 2015-10-18. Archived from the original on 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2015-10-20.
- ^ "The Gauntlet / The Gauntlet endorses _________". www.thegauntlet.ca. Archived from the original on 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "From the Editors: Please Vote". 2015-10-07. Archived from the original on 2019-03-25. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
- ^ "La parole est à vous". www.lapresse.ca. 2015-10-17. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-10-17.