Raitt an appealing candidate for Conservative leader
Lisa Raitt has not yet officially entered the Conservative leadership race, but it all but seems inevitable that she will. She has the most appealing human narrative of all the putative and actual contenders for this job. While her lack of French is a major vulnerability for her candidacy, the rest of her composite sketch […]
‘I’m a serious player,’ Trost says he’s in Conservative leadership race to win, can sell social conservatism
Brad Trost is someone who questions the science of climate change, is ready to fight for the rights of the unborn, and will stand up for traditional marriage—and he says these are things that separate him from others running for the Conservative leadership. In an interview last week with The Hill Times, the Conservative MP […]
‘What you’re seeing is people starting to mobilize,’ Angus, Ashton, Julian, Singh, among those expected to run in still-vacant NDP leadership race
PARLIAMENT HILL—It’s been three months and no one has yet entered the race to become the next federal NDP leader, but prospective candidates are sizing up support and potential competitors with one or two expected to announce before year’s end. Five names of likely candidates are currently floating around, including NDP MPs Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook-Aski, Man.), […]
‘I’m a full-spectrum conservative,’ but Scheer downplays his social conservatism, focuses on economy
Though he’s seen as one of his party’s flag bearers of social conservatism, Andrew Scheer is more interested in talking about the economy than getting into topics associated with social conservatism, like marriage and sexual morality, as he seeks the federal Conservative leadership. “I’m an unapologetic conservative. I’m a full-spectrum conservative,” Mr. Scheer (Regina—Qu’Appelle, Sask.) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
