Hi,

My name is Alex Ballingall. I’m the Star’s deputy bureau chief on Parliament Hill, where the trade war with Donald Trump has overtaken everything else on the political agenda.

We’re living through a dramatic moment in our national history, and it’s not yet clear to me where all of this is going. I’d be glad to help talk about the many facets of the situation, as well as whatever you’d like to ask me about the Star’s journalism, federal politics, the Carney government--and anything else. Truly ask me anything.

Voters in Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Beaches—East York, and North Vancouver—Capilano will go to the polls today in three high-stakes federal by-elections. Please use this thread to discuss your predictions, thoughts, and the results as they come in.

Les électeurs de Chicoutimi—Le Fjord, Beaches—East York et North Vancouver—Capilano se rendront aux urnes à l'occasion de trois élections partielles fédérales décisives. N'hésitez pas à utiliser ce fil de discussion pour échanger vos pronostics, vos impressions et les résultats au fur et à mesure qu'ils seront connus.

Poll Times:

• Chicoutimi–Le Fjord - 9h30 HE à 21h30 HE
• Beaches–East York - 9:30 AM ET to 9:30 PM ET
• North Vancouver–Capilano - 7:00 AM PT to 7:00 PM PT

Live Results: Elections Canada

Streaming / Diffusions

• Éric Grenier et Philippe J. Fournier
• CBC News

Chicoutimi—Le Fjord

Beaches—East York

North Vancouver—Capilano