Conservative politicos say carbon tax still a ballot-box issue in next election, despite Liberals’ proposed policy flip-flop
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre indicates he won’t change his ‘axe the tax’ messaging in light of some Liberal leadership candidates planning to drop the consumer carbon price.
Handling Trump emerging as defining issue for Liberal leadership vote, say politicos
Whether U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats come to fruition, an opportunity to get on the debate stage may offer a chance for Liberal leadership candidates to differentiate their so far similar responses, say observers.
The inconceivable transformation of Chrystia Freeland
With revolutionary zeal, or poor driving skills, Freeland has done what other politicians rarely do: she has driven the bus over herself.
Reconciliation can’t become second-tier issue in Grit leadership race, says Battiste
Long-term goals like reconciliation and fighting climate change can’t get drowned out by tariff threats and other day-to-day concerns for Liberal leadership contenders, says candidate Jaime Battiste.
Former Green deputy leader Pedneault cites threat of Trump as reason for his return to politics
Green Leader Elizabeth May says party members will soon hold a final vote on a proposed co-leader model, as Jonathan Pedneault returns to the fray after stepping down as deputy leader six months ago.
Who’s in the race? Tracking the field of Liberal leadership candidates
It’s not uncommon for leadership races to end with a much narrower field of candidates than began the contest.
Some Liberals want election called before House returns on March 24
The success and failure of a potential Liberal call for an early election will depend on where the U.S. tariff threat is at that point in time, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Time to redefine liberalism
With Trump’s return and the Liberals’ sagging poll numbers, that brand of progressivism seems to be a spent force. This is why the party will need to do what they always do: adapt their ideology to reflect changing trends.
Duelling polls put Conservatives in ‘super majority’ or minority government position in next election
Pollster Nik Nanos says the next election is ‘the Conservatives’ to lose,’ with surveys speaking ‘as much to the disarray within the Liberal Party today as it does to Pierre Poilievre’s effectiveness at focusing on meat-and-potato issues.’
Carney makes ‘the right moves’ with quick launch, as leadership hopefuls aim to ‘bring alienated Liberals home,’ says pollster Lyle
Mark Carney’s early entry and growing support are good for his membership sales, says ex-Liberal staffer Alex Kohut. But many of those insider backers could be a drag on him in a general election, says veteran Tory leadership campaigner Fred DeLorey.
