Poilievre’s curt response to Navalny’s death raises eyebrows
Poilievre’s recent weak reactions have some people wondering whether he is really ready for prime time.
Canadians must take a closer look at the populist-themed juggernaut that’s leaving the Liberals behind
As practiced in Canada, populism thrives on persistent expressions of alarm about the state of national affairs, and policies don’t really count.
The battle of the memes
Political memes are stubbornly shaping our perceptions of party leaders.
Poilievre’s transparency promises fall short
Pierre Poilievre says he wants the federal information commissioner to take on Ottawa’s ‘gatekeepers.’ But he’s not offering to cut back on ATIP exemptions or exclusions. Nor is he promising changes to the many sentries whose special secrecy privileges prevent greater transparency and stymie good government.
Poilievre and the politics of perception
Pierre Poilievre should not release detailed policies because the minute he shows his ‘hand on some key policy areas,’ is the minute he could blunt his perceived momentum. Don’t do it.
Lobbyists prepping clients for possible federal election shakeup, and a Conservative government
Policies that are being enacted and money that’s being spent could be reversed by a Conservative government, warns a senior consultant at Summa Strategies.
Conservatives not immune from attacks on Byrne’s lobbying firm, but it won’t solve ‘fundamental problem’ facing Grits: pollster
One Conservative insider said the story could be the ‘beginning of the end’ for Byrne, while two others said ‘there is no way on earth’ it would affect her grip on the party. Meanwhile, Liberal Elliot Hughes says it’s great fodder for Question Period, but Liberals should not overplay their hand.
‘Authenticity’ must be Trudeau’s word of the year
Our public space has become a house of mirrors, where nothing is what it seems. People want to know who and what they are actually dealing with, especially in politics, where so much just marketing and makeovers. Where Trudeau could reclaim that kind of authenticity is the fight against climate change.
Trudeau still has time to get his act together, but it’s going to be tough
TORONTO—If an election were to be held today—assuming the polls are right—Pierre Poilievre would become our prime minister, heading what could even be a majority Conservative government. For a political party that relies more on partisan battle cries than serious policy ideas for a better future, this would be quite an accomplishment. But a lot could […]
A western Conservative’s advice to Pierre Poilievre
Voters also want to like the people they vote for, so have fun on the stump. Hold them to account using humour and make fun of yourself, too. That shows humility, something that is in short supply in politics, but that voters highly value.
