Musk’s approval of Poilievre good for Conservatives, but may not sit well for others, say pollsters and strategists
Billionaire tech CEO Elon Musk’s endorsement is a ‘double-edged sword,’ according to pollster Nik Nanos.
Poilievre’s transition team must contend with U.S. trade war issues and make long-term plan, say former top bureaucrats
Poilievre will likely be less dependent on transition planning than other past Conservative leaders because ‘he knows how government works,’ says governance expert and author Donald Savoie.
Justin Trudeau no longer has a mandate to govern, and he doesn’t care
Mandates to govern guide and legitimize political leadership, but Justin Trudeau has never cared about his mandate. Why would he now?
A Chrystia carol: House wraps for the holidays as spectre of Freeland’s bombshell resignation haunts Liberal caucus
As the House rises for 2024, Liberal backbenchers get their turn in the spotlight following the fallout from Chrystia Freeland’s cabinet resignation.
Always leave them wanting more: Fraser tops All Politics Poll as he looks to exit federal politics
The results of The Hill Times’ 2024 year-end poll are in. Liberal MP Sean Fraser scores a hat trick and takes the ‘Most Valuable Politician’ title for the second year in a row, while Tory Leader Pierre Poilievre divides respondents.
Trump’s threats have Canadians worried, but do little to change domestic political views: polls
Voters still overwhelmingly prefer Conservatives, but Trudeau has become more competitive against Poilievre when dealing with the U.S. president-elect.
‘He’s let it go too long’: wait builds for a Poilievre visit south of the border
Whether as prime minister or as opposition leader, it’s important for Pierre Poilievre to be familiar with the incoming Trump administration, says former diplomat Deanna Horton.
House gridlock remains as Canada seeks to quickly respond to Trump tariff threats
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says it would be ‘shocking’ if opposition parties prevented the feds from presenting bills to provide the RCMP and CBSA with more resources.
DND and CAF ‘exempt’ from further spending cuts, says Blair after department was asked to find $900-million a year in savings
Feds looking to find $15.8-billion in savings through ‘Refocus Government Spending’ initiative as pressure mounts for Canada to boost defence spending.
Parliament is a gong-show, MPs care more about their political parties
Real change will occur only if parliamentary reform is an election issue. It will force party leaders to unite to address emergent crises.
