Trump plays ‘starring role’ in latest Liberal and Conservative ads
New videos ads from the Grits and Tories are an ‘opening salvo’ as both parties look to ‘make sure their voice is heard’ between now and when a new Liberal leader is chosen, says former Liberal PMO staffer Dan Arnold.
Liberals unveil their vision for CBC/Radio-Canada’s future as looming snap election jeopardizes their plans
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says it’s important to complete her mandate, but Carleton journalism professor Chris Waddell says he’s ‘not sure this will survive much longer than the announcement.’
The Conservative course correction
Only time will tell if this new plan survives contact with the enemy.
Carney promises more ‘investing,’ less spending, bigger role for PBO
Mark Carney says he wants to split government operating and capital budgets, and bank on the Parliamentary Budget Officer to oversee that effort.
An election about who’s best to handle Trump spells trouble for Bloc Québécois, say observers
U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats and 51st-state remarks are ‘actually strategically and politically good’ for the Liberals, says former Grit staffer Jeremy Ghio.
Party leaders should shift gears as Liberal popularity surges
Even with his ’Canada First’ rebrand, Pierre Poilievre’s clock is ticking. If he doesn’t shift gears soon, he might find himself watching the Liberals waltz away to another election win.
Liberal candidates’ procurement pitches fail to address the long-standing issues, say observers
Some of the proposals ‘sound more like slogans’ that don’t point to ‘some sort of specific program,’ says procurement expert Richard Shimooka.
‘High-risk poker’: new Liberal leader should trigger election before House returns on March 24, says Liberal MP Lamoureux
Several Liberal MPs told The Hill Times they are already in election-readiness mode because it could be called right after the March 9 leadership election.
Does Canada need a ripper, or someone who knows the ropes?
Mark Carney has helped two countries navigate through some serious white water. While Pierre Poilievre’s monetary experience is a babble about Bitcoin, Carney has been on the font line of how economies really work in real crises.
Rising patriotism, anger at Trump propel Carney campaign to competitive position, polls suggest
A series of polls show the Liberals have cut the Conservatives’ lead to single digits, while one Leger survey suggested a dead heat if Mark Carney were to become prime minister.
