The Bulldog: 2021 federal election live news and commentary

The Maclean's politics team reports on the latest from the federal election campaign trail. Check back frequently for commentary and updates in the lead-up to the fall election.

Introducing Erin O'Toole in the role of Santa Claus

Election Image of the Day: The Tory leader says his government would declare a one-month GST 'holiday' for retail purchases made this December

Canada's Afghanistan failure

Stephen Maher: There are ways Canada can help around the world. But we should recognize that we do not make good occupying soldiers and stop trying to do it.

Trudeau is off to a slow start

Andrew MacDougall: The PM calls it the most important election since 1945. So it seems odd to bunt instead of swing for the fences on Day One or Two of the campaign.