Poilievre and the politics of perception
Pierre Poilievre should not release detailed policies because the minute he shows his ‘hand on some key policy areas,’ is the minute he could blunt his perceived momentum. Don’t do it.
Conservatives not immune from attacks on Byrne’s lobbying firm, but it won’t solve ‘fundamental problem’ facing Grits: pollster
One Conservative insider said the story could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for Byrne, while two others said ‘there is no way on earth’ it would affect her grip on the party. Meanwhile, Liberal Elliot Hughes says it’s great fodder for Question Period, but Liberals should not overplay their hand.
ArriveCAN: CBSA’s internal review found evidence supporting allegations of misconduct
Michel Lafleur, CBSA’s executive director of professional integrity, revealed that the department had found some evidence warranting further inquiry.
New rule: incumbent Conservative MPs whose ridings changed 25 per cent or more will have to go through nomination contests
A dozen current Conservative MPs have failed to meet the nomination conditions set by the party in 2022, according to a senior Conservative.
A western Conservative’s advice to Pierre Poilievre
Voters also want to like the people they vote for, so have fun on the stump. Hold them to account using humour and make fun of yourself, too. That shows humility, something that is in short supply in politics, but that voters highly value.
Renewed ‘Team Canada’ effort in the U.S. needs to take advantage of parliamentary links on Capitol Hill, says former Grit MP Easter
‘Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,’ says Wayne Easter.
Procurement ombud’s report reveals discrepancies in ArriveCan’s $54-million contract
Mandatory criteria used in ArriveCan application procurement were ‘overly restrictive’ and ‘favoured’ GC Strategies Inc. as an existing CBSA supplier, which led to the awarding of a $25-million contract to the company in the centre of misconduct allegations.
Liberal slump could be an opportunity for NDP, but polarized campaigns historically favour the Grits, say observers
In the latest Abacus Data survey, one in five NDP supporters said they voted Liberal in the last election. But one in 10 past NDP voters said they would now cast a ballot for the Conservatives.
AG to publish ArriveCan report next month, House Public Accounts Committee hears
Deputy Auditor General Andrew Hayes told the House Public Accounts Committee that the report on the application will be released on Feb. 12, during a meeting that Liberal and NDP MPs criticized the timing of.
Poilievre’s arm’s-length regard for foreign policy raises questions as to how he would manage the global stage
The silence from the Conservative leader has left foreign policy observers wondering what approach he will take to the world stage: continuing the path of his predecessors, or offering a more isolationist approach?
