Shit disturbers play well in drab contests. Step forward Brad Trost
OTTAWA—Brad Trost the Conservative Member of Parliament from Saskatchewan appears to be having the time of his life in his role as menace-in-chief of the Conservative Party’s leadership race. Trost’s name may be new to many after his long years of glorious service on the Tory backbenches since 2004. But after 12 years, this lamb […]
Liberals do decent media relations, but departments still ‘terribly unresponsive,’ say Hill reporters
Liberal ministers are much more engaged with the news media than their Conservative predecessors, say Hill journalists, but the public service has “not gotten on the transparency bus.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and his party campaigned on promises to be more open and transparent to the public than the previous Conservative government. The new […]
Conservative race will be a fight to the finish: Nik Nanos
The battling that has already begun in the Conservative leadership race and the platoon-sized field of candidates forming means Canadians should brace for a brutal campaign as candidates try to “take each other out” and survive to the finish line next May, Nanos Research pollster Nik Nanos say. The number of likely and declared contenders […]
Canadian group mobilizes against Trump
Apparently, there are people in Canada who are not fond of Donald Trump. Yes, it is a bit strange. The U.S. Republican presidential nominee seems like a nice-enough fellow, though somewhat humble and understated for someone seeking such a high-profile job. Nonetheless, there is a volunteer group called Canadians Rallying Against Trump, which was officially […]
Conservative Party leadership race is a hot mess
TORONTO—Leadership hopeful Deepak Obhrai thinks rival Kellie Leitch is engaging in un-Canadian fear mongering for suggesting that immigrants and refugees be screened for “anti-Canadian values.” Candidate Brad Trost questions Chris Warkentin’s “fitness for office” as his party’s deputy House leader over his support for a rival in the race, Andrew Scheer. Speaking of Trost, what […]
‘This is the top priority,’ Leitch sticks to ‘Canadian-values’ issue in crowded leadership campaign
PARLIAMENT HILL—Kellie Leitch has made no attempt—at least not yet—to change the channel on her controversial push to have a national discussion about what “Canadian values” are and test prospective immigrants against such standards as she seeks to become her party’s Conservative leader. In fact, when talking to reporters in the House foyer following Question […]
Conservatives getting their groove back, in opposition
TORONTO—A year ago, the Conservative Party had become pretty lousy at government. A year later, the Conservative Party has become pretty good—really good, actually—at opposition. That’s not to say they’ve redeemed themselves for running a ridiculous election campaign entirely about a hijab worn by all of two women in all of Canada, of course. Nor […]
The albatross around Chris Alexander’s neck
OTTAWA—Canadian media outlets reported last week that Chris Alexander intends to throw his hat in the ring with a bid to become the next leader of the Conservative Party. Alexander had been elected to Parliament in 2011 and was considered to be an incredibly ambitious politician. His loyalty to the Conservative Party in general and […]
Politics this morning: Andrew Scheer to announce leadership bid, Ottawa hosts several high-level summits
Today is Wednesday, Sept. 28 The One Young World Summit kicks off in Ottawa today. The conference will see young leaders from more than 190 countries gather to network, collaborate, share ideas, and problem-solve some of the biggest current global issues. The event kicks off tonight, with keynote addresses from Ottawa Mayor, Jim Watson; former […]
Prosperity doesn’t come from spending taxpayer dollars: Bernier
Say what you want about Conservative MP Maxime Bernier; he knows what his priorities are in his quest to become the next leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. “The economy, the economy, the economy,” he said in an interview with The Hill Times last week when asked what the most important issues are to […]
