‘Elites’ has become ‘catch-all term of political opportunism,’ say experts
When politicians like Kellie Leitch and Donald Trump rail against “elites,” they are referring to a broad range of people seen as having influence on government, say experts. And they do it despite the fact that, given their backgrounds in business and/or politics, not to mention their economic means, there is an argument to be […]
Scheer to O’Leary: being Conservative Party leader ‘is not a part-time job, we need 100 per cent commitment’
OTTAWA—Being the leader of the Conservative Party isn’t a part-time job, and Kevin O’Leary isn’t fully committed to to the role, argued fellow leadership contestant Andrew Scheer during the Conservative leadership’s lively debate on Friday evening, which was part of the Manning Centre Conference at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa. “You haven’t committed to winning […]
Shades of Trump in Bernier’s foreign aid policy, reader suggests
Why is it that international aid, much like music in the schools, is one of the first things to go when the budget gets tight? Regarding foreign aid, Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier has said: “Canada has to show solidarity and do its part…however, every year we spend millions of dollars funding job training, technology […]
NDP leadership candidates waiting for Conservative leadership furor to die down before entering race
According to NDP insiders and MPs, potential candidates for the NDP leadership race are thinking that the later, the better, when it comes to announcing their bid. The main reasoning behind this comes down to being able to get the most attention. With 14 candidates dramatically fighting for leadership of the Conservative Party right now, […]
Conservative leadership race flips into high gear
MONTREAL—With Kevin O’Leary on stage, the Conservatives had their first chance to watch the full slate of leadership hopefuls in action Saturday night. Here is a look at the state of play as the year-long campaign to find a successor for Stephen Harper moves into high gear. Maxime Bernier has collected more money than any […]
Saxton Conservative leadership campaign to unveil economic policies later this month
Former MP Andrew Saxton, who’s running for the next Conservative Party leadership and is supported by former political staffers and activists at the riding level, will release his economic policy platform later this month. “Andrew Saxton’s focus is on making sure that we have a policy that’s Conservative and practical, so that when we’re up against Justin Trudeau […]
Six things we learned from the latest Conservative leadership fundraising data
1. Caroline Mulroney Lapham donated to Lisa Raitt Caroline Mulroney Lapham, daughter of former Progressive Conservative prime minister Brian Mulroney, at one time had her name bandied about as a possible contender for the leadership of the Conservative Party. She quickly announced she was flattered but not interested. But that doesn’t mean she’s not paying attention […]
MPs take aim at Islamophobia after six men killed at Québec City mosque, and Trump’s ‘racist’ anti-Muslim travel ban
PARLIAMENT HILL—While praising Canada’s dedication to diversity, MPs are calling on each other to dump the divisive rhetoric and politics of fear seen bubbling up in various spheres, after news of U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting immigrants from predominately Muslim countries and the Québec City mosque shooting dominated headlines during the first week […]
Conservative leadership debate planned for Manning Conference
This year’s ninth annual Manning Centre Conference in Ottawa will, for the first time, feature a debate between participants of a political race. A debate of Conservative Party leadership candidates is being planned as a centrepiece of the event, slated for the Shaw Centre from Thursday, Feb. 23 to Saturday, Feb. 25. The debate itself […]
Peterson running policy-driven leadership campaign, putting focus on Quebec
Conservative leadership candidate Rick Peterson says he’s running a policy-focused campaign with the help of a growing team of organizers across the country, and will be putting more focus on Quebec in the coming weeks, with plans for two new campaign offices in the province. “The fact that we’re focusing on Quebec is real key […]
