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9 storiesnewest firstlatest August 20, 2026
Former Liberal MP Nate Erskine‑Smith has declared his candidacy for the Beaches‑East York city council seat in the October 2026 municipal election, bringing federal experience to the local race.
Experts say the upcoming Quebec election is unlikely to affect the new Churchill Falls power deal, citing Ottawa’s influence to keep the agreement intact.
The filing deadline for Ontario's municipal elections is near, with several council seats still lacking candidates, prompting concern from observers about the upcoming ballot composition.
Toronto City Councillor Paula Fletcher announced on August 19, 2026 that she will retire and not run in the October 2026 municipal election, leaving her seat open for new candidates.
Quebec Transport Minister Benoit Charette announced his departure from politics on August 19, 2026, stepping down just days before an expected election call. His resignation leaves a vacancy in the transport ministry as the province prepares for the upcoming provincial election.
Ottawa‑based political experts say the fall 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to jeopardize the newly announced Churchill Falls hydro‑electric agreement, as federal involvement makes the pact harder to overturn.
Ottawa‑based political experts say the fall 2026 Quebec election is unlikely to endanger the new Churchill Falls hydroelectric agreement, citing federal influence as a stabilising factor.
Byron Sigcho‑Lopez announced his bid for re‑election as the 25th Ward alderman on August 18, 2026, after being removed from the congressional ballot for insufficient independent‑candidate signatures.
Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman will hold their first runoff debate on August 19 in Sherman Oaks, organized by local homeowners, neighborhood council, and chamber groups, as they prepare for the November 3 mayoral runoff.
