Record Alberta opioid deaths in April a ‘blow’ to Conservative focus on recovery, but don’t bet on softened stance: Tory pundit
The Conservative solution to the opioid crisis is not just about reducing deaths, but also keeping streets safe, says Anthony Koch.
‘To cry racism is appalling and disgusting’: war of words starts among Conservatives after close Oxford, Ont., byelection result
Senior Tory operatives’ claims of racist tactics by the Liberals in June 19 byelection is to deflect blame for parachuting a candidate into the riding, says rival nomination candidate Deborah Tait.
Byelection results show Tories still have work to do to win general election, says pollster Lyle
Former Tory staffer Yaroslav Baran said byelections in four safe seats were a poor test of how voters are responding to current issues. But former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom said the two Manitoba ridings were a perfect ‘microcosm’ of the challenge facing the Tories.
Conservatives’ backing of private member’s bill shows abortion debate is far from settled
The U.S. is experiencing a wave of anti-women and anti-gay legislation. Canadian pundits said this could not happen here, but recent news stories paint a different picture.
Poilievre has an energy advantage
Even the gruffest Conservative can’t help but be dazzled by Pierre Poilievre’s high-energy personality. And yes, he has tons of energy.
Alberta election shows wooing reluctant Tory voters still a high bar for Singh, says pollster Coletto
The Alberta NDP left too much room for the United Conservative Party leader to define herself, a mistake the federal NDP and Liberal leaders can’t make with Conservative Pierre Poilievre, says former NDP comms director Mélanie Richer.
Canada changed forever 40 years ago when Mulroney was elected party leader at Ottawa convention
In June 1983, change was in the air as Tory delegates gathered at the convention in Ottawa. Brian Mulroney went on to win the biggest majority in Canadian history when the Progressive Conservatives won 211 seats in the House. Today, he’s recognized as ‘one of the most significant and important prime ministers Canada has ever had.’
Who should know what at core of opposition leaders’ refusal to look at top-secret annex
It should be an opposition caucus member, but not the leader, that looks at the classified annex, says former Tory staffer Andrew House.
The Hill Times is free to cite Powers, but he’s not a ‘Conservative strategist,’ writes Conservative Party’s Fischer
Re: “Poilievre wants ‘culture war between elites and common sense’ on safe supply: Tory strategist Powers,” (The Hill Times, May 24). Wednesday’s issue of The Hill Times falsely identified Tim Powers as a “Conservative strategist.” You identified Mr. Powers as a Conservative strategist in the context of discussing current events involving the Conservative Party and its leader. […]
‘All out brawl’ expected in next election in 18 ridings with high populations of Chinese-Canadians, say political players
Pollster Darrell Bricker says the Conservatives will likely make China’s alleged meddling an election issue, while all parties and CSIS will be paying closer attention to social media in these key ridings.
