Canadians trust science, CBC, media, government, though Conservatives less trusting: survey
Canadians put a lot of faith in scientific experts, and most have at least some trust in things like the CBC, the news media, and the federal government, according to a new survey conducted by Campaign Research. However, it found those identifying as Conservatives were less trusting of all these institutions. Results shared exclusively with […]
Conservative leadership candidate primer
Kellie Leitch Kellie Leitch, the MP for Simcoe Grey, Ont. staked out her claim in this race early and enthusiastically. Top of her list is screening any and all visitors to Canada to see whether they have “Canadian values.” “I don’t think it’s intolerant to believe in a set of values that we expect everyone […]
Don’t underestimate Kellie Leitch, or the people supporting her
OTTAWA—Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has a following, and there’s a reason for that. Many voters do not live in big cities, will never be able to afford a higher education, couldn’t care less about cosmopolitan cultural norms, and cannot identify with anyone in government. They feel alienated and disconnected from Ottawa. When you cannot […]
Journalists entering political work not new, but can impact perceptions of bias: experts
A number of former Hill journalists have been scooped up to work for the Liberal government since it took power, with some making the switch in a span of weeks. While journalism experts say it’s far from a new phenomenon or unique to the political sphere, it can risk perceptions, if not the reality, of […]
Ex-Hill reporter running as a provincial Liberal in Nova Scotia
A former Hill Times scribe is looking to join the ranks of the provincial legislature in Nova Scotia. Jeff Davis, who currently works as an executive for a software firm, has been nominated as the candidate for the governing provincial Liberals in the riding of Pictou Centre. He ran unopposed for the nomination. Mr. Davis […]
The rules of the race
The Conservative leadership race, with its mudslinging and whopping 14 candidates, feels like it’s been going on for ages. In fact, it is coming up on the one-year mark, which means it’s also nearing the end. The leadership convention where the final decision will be undertaken by party membership will be on May 27 at […]
Liberals ‘back in the driver’s seat’ with 43 per cent voter support: survey
The Liberals are back with a firm grip on voter support after slipping into a tie with the Conservatives last month, according to new poll conducted by Campaign Research. Results shared exclusively with The Hill Times for polling done between March 5 and 7 show the Liberals with 43 per cent support. That’s up from 34 […]
Bernier, O’Leary, Scheer considered the top contenders for Conservative leadership, say Conservative insiders
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier, businessman Kevin O’Leary, and Conservative MP Andrew Scheer are considered the top three contenders of the 14 contestants vying for the party’s leadership, say Conservative Party insiders. “I just keep hearing those three names as either people’s first or second choice on the ballot,” said Chad Rogers, a partner with Crestview […]
How to get ‘what’s his name?’ elected
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Back in the early 2000s, I was with a group that commissioned an opinion poll to gauge potential support for a guy who had ambitions to lead a national political party. As it turned out, the results proved a little embarrassing; actually, make that a lot embarrassing. Indeed, the poll revealed our want-to-be leader […]
Liberals buzzing about a summer cabinet shuffle, fall Throne Speech
PARLIAMENT HILL—Government backbenchers say Prime Minister Justin Trudeau could conduct a major cabinet shuffle this summer followed by a Throne Speech in the fall as Liberals approach the midpoint of their four-year mandate before the next federal election in 2019 and after the Conservatives elect their new leader in May. “You’re halfway through the mandate. You move around some ministers and give […]
