Liberals have a theory for winning
So, what is this Liberal theory for winning? I can’t say for sure, but it will likely be to emphasize Trudeau’s persona, or more specifically to emphasize his inherent likability.
New Democrats ‘break the logjam’ on Telford’s testimony, as the Liberals choose ‘lesser of two evils,’ say strategists
As long as the Liberals can manage Katie Telford’s coming testimony effectively, the government has a path to the end of the spring session, and has a rationale to not call an election until October, says political scientist Lori Turnbull.
Ottawa plays Inspector Gadget
Some favour a formal, independent inquiry by an esteemed retired jurist into alleged Chinese interference in our last two federal elections but it, too, would hear the pertinent evidence in private. All these options could usefully recommend improvements to current spy craft, but we will never know how serious, or frivolous, the threats are that have everyone hyper-ventilating.
Time for Liberals to reconnect with progressives
Former prime minister Brian Mulroney has been famously quoted to the effect that in politics ‘you dance with the one that brung ya.’ Looking to the budget and the current legislative sitting, the Liberals have to rediscover their progressive roots and message.
‘A serious level of interest’: Housing Minister Hussen fielding calls to run for Toronto mayor, say Liberal sources
If Ahmed Hussen decides to run for Toronto mayor and the Liberal machine backs him, it could be a dry run in the region for the next federal election, says pollster Greg Lyle.
Why Trudeau and Poilievre won’t play nice
The hard political reality of the situation is Pierre Poilievre needs to bash away at Justin Trudeau and Trudeau needs to bash away at Poilievre. To see why this is the case, let’s examine Canada’s political landscape. To begin with, Poilievre likely understands he’s an underdog.
‘Disconnect’ in vetting gives rise to ‘political tinderbox’ for Liberals on Elghawaby controversy, say observers
If the prime minister wants to ride out the controversy with Amira Elghawaby remaining in her role, it will ‘demand a lot of work’ with caucus and from the PMO, says Laval University’s Thierry Giasson.
In politics and pro-leagues, true leaders must know when to go
If the polls have it right, running for a fourth time to remain prime minister may be a bridge too far for Justin Trudeau.
The last thing Ontario Liberal Party needs is walkover Liberal
There are four putative candidates considering a run at the Liberal leadership. Shockingly, they are all current Liberals and each has something unique to offer. So it’s insulting to assume that their talent is ignored by 38 ‘insiders’ looking for another saviour.
‘Disappointing comment’ to see Trudeau describe Ford’s health-care changes as ‘innovation,’ says Toronto Liberal MP Sgro
It’s ‘critical’ that the federal government put in place strict conditions in the ongoing negotiations about Canada Health Transfer to ensure provinces don’t open the door to for-profit health-care providers, Liberal MP Judy Sgro says.
