Poilievre’s ethics pitch more about framing Carney as a ‘corrupt politician’ than attempt at reform, but some ideas are good, say observers
Pierre Poilievre is anchoring his ethics reform plan in what he calls ‘Accountability Act 2.0,’ a nod to the original Federal Accountability Act introduced in 2006 by Stephen Harper’s Conservative government.
Parties’ housing platforms unlikely to significantly improve affordability: experts
Policy incentives, increasing supply, and cutting GST all fail to address the core issue of housing affordability—municipal governments
Supply management consensus emerges but Grits, Tories accuse each other of past capitulation
Supply management has become a proxy for Canadian nationalism, which means politicians will want to own it during the campaign, say observers.
Election ad men: Carney, Trudeau, and Trump play starring roles in the party’s biggest hits, say digital advertising experts
The Hill Times asked three partisan digital communications experts to look at the ‘best’ campaign ads so far from the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP.
Carleton remains a stronghold for Poilievre, but with some uncertainty from changed boundaries, says strategist
A record 91 candidates running for the seat in Carleton is unlikely to change the outcome of the vote, with Poilievre likely to win, says Scott Bennett, associate professor at Carleton University.
Cracks in conservative solidarity could spell trouble for Poilievre
With the Conservatives now trailing the Liberals in the polls, some outside the Poilievre team’s inner circle have smelt blood in the water and are publicly providing their own takes on the future of the party, and conservatism in Canada.
‘This is a national election inside a local riding,’ says Fanjoy in his bid to oust Poilievre in Carleton
Liberal candidate Bruce Fanjoy is running against Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre who has a national profile as both party leader and a potential prime minister. Fanjoy’s answer has been old-fashioned hard work, based on the notion that all politics is local.
Carney plays defence as leaders hit debate stage for English rerun
In the wide ranging two-hour contest, Prime Minister Mark Carney repeated he was ‘very different’ from his predecessor Justin Trudeau, rebuffing Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s accusations he represents a fourth Liberal government representing more of the same.
Poilievre’s backseat drivers
It’s easy to say things like a campaign should change its messaging or alter its tone, but to do this during an election campaign requires a lot of work and skill and money, since it means writing and cutting new ads then quickly getting them into the mix.
What Conservative rally crowds reveal—and why it matters
Showcasing energized supporters at every stop serves not only as momentum-building, but also as a critical internal motivator for the thousands of volunteers.
