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Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday July 18, 2025 Pierre Poilievre's strategic run in Battle River-Crowfoot faces irony and controversy as the Longest Ballot Committee challenges traditional electoral norms. Parachutes and Protest: Poilievre's Battle in Battle River As the summer sun casts its warm glow over Canada, the political arena seems unusually quiet, offering a much-needed respite from the roller coaster of events that marked the first half of the year. Yet, amidst this calm, one event stands out as the centrepiece of political intrigue: the by-election in the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot. It's a spectacle that combines elements of strategy, irony, and a touch of comedy, all centred around one of the most polarizing figures in Canadian politics, Pierre Poilievre. Poilievre's journey to Battle River-Crowfoot is a testament to the unpredictability of political fortunes. Once on a clear path to becoming Canada's Prime Minister, Poilievre now finds himself in a struggle to maintain relevance and leadership within his own party. His decision to run as a "parachute candidate" in this Conservative stronghold is a strategic move designed to ensure his seat in Parliament, yet it is not without its share of irony and controversy. News: 'This is a scam': Poilievre wants rules changed to stop long ballot protests https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/longest-ballot-poilievre-byelection-rule-changes-1.7586576 The Longest Ballot Committee, with its mission to flood the ballot with a record number of candidates, has added a layer of complexity to this by-election. Their actions, intended to highlight the need for electoral reform, have sparked debates about democracy and political tactics. Poilievre's call to increase the candidacy requirements to 1,000 signatures is seen by some as a necessary step to maintain electoral integrity, while others view it as a threat to the democratic process. It's a classic case of political maneuverin