Traditions thrown overboard as media leave unexplained Carney’s redefinition of acceptable conduct during an election

Privy Council rules give the caretaker extra room to star in the role of prime minister while auditioning for it at the same time

This week, we continue to look at stories and issues swirling around the election that media have left uncovered. Please share and, if you haven’t already, consider a free or paid subscription.

Liberal leader Mark Carney, without challenge from the media, has steamrolled traditional conventions regarding political behaviour during elections by redefining…