Trudeau-Poilievre match up will be a clash of personalities over policy substance
OTTAWA—Pierre Poilievre has pivoted. He has shelved the crazy conspiracy theories which helped him win leadership of the Conservative Party for the more mundane mantra of no to taxes, no to regulations, and yes to balanced budgets. He also acknowledges that “Canadians are hurting,” but instead of promising “freedom,” he is now promising “to transform […]
Expect nasty, divisive political ‘fist fight’ this fall between Poilievre and Trudeau, say political insiders
With Pierre Poilievre now the Conservative Party leader, the Liberals are expecting a divisive “air war” and nasty exchanges between the two in the daily Question Period and on social media this fall in an effort to define each other in a negative light, say political insiders. “It’s going to be a fist fight,” said […]
Poilievre ‘putting his stamp’ on party by shaking up top echelons of Conservative ranks, say politicos
After winning a landslide victory to become leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Pierre Poilievre is now putting his stamp on the party by shaking up its senior ranks, surrounding himself with a team that will play a key role in his success as party leader and in the next election. “There’s a big […]
Poilievre’s landslide win in Quebec could redefine the national political landscape
After all the talk of fence-mending that would be needed in the aftermath of such a divisive race, the federal Conservative leadership results on Sept. 10 put a lot of those assumptions to rest. Not only did Pierre Poilievre win nearly 68.15 per cent of the points and 70 per cent of the total votes […]
Riding-level results show Poilievre campaign’s ‘capacity to organize and fundraise right across the country,’ say observers
New Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s ability to sign up new party members in key regions right across the country could make a difference in the next federal election, say political observers. Poilievre’s (Carleton, Ont.) riding-by-riding results show he won substantial majorities in every province and territory. The leadership results released by the Conservative Leadership Election Organizing Committee show […]
Poilievre rides a wave of anti-Liberal, convoy anger into Stornoway. Now what?
OTTAWA—Pierre Poilievre got a lot of applause during his victory speech on the night of Sept. 10, but the strongest ovation from the assembled Conservatives came when the new leader talked about axing the Liberal government’s COVID-19 health measures. What made Poilievre’s leadership campaign different was his open appeal to the supporters of February’s trucker […]
The new Conservative king takes his throne
OTTAWA—Canada got two new kings last week. Of course, with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8, we now have a new head of state in King Charles III. In a coronation that Charles might envy, Pierre Poilievre donned the crown of the Conservative Party of Canada. In these early moments […]
Finding his voice: Poilievre’s refined tone paves way for transition to broader audience, say politicos
After a landslide victory, missing from new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s celebratory speech were some of his more controversial proposals and incendiary political slogans, as insiders and experts say his tone is transitioning for a general election audience. Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) became the Tory leader on Sept. 10 after winning 68.15 per cent of the […]
End of summer brings winds of political change
OTTAWA—The end of summer brings winds of political change. The Conservative Party of Canada has a new leader. There is no doubt the new leader will have some healing to do. Pierre Poilievre’s main rival, former Quebec premier Jean Charest, made it clear during the race that there was no place for extremism in his […]
Poilievre wins Conservative leadership with commanding 68.1 per cent of the points on first ballot, pledges focus on pocketbook issues; party promises unity, downplays division
Seeking to rebuild a Conservative Party that has been relegated to the opposition benches in three straight federal elections, Pierre Poilievre convincingly won the Tory leadership race on Saturday night with a commanding 68.15 per cent of the points on the first ballot. A member of the Conservative caucus since 2004, Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) was […]
