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.
Renewed ‘Team Canada’ effort in the U.S. needs to take advantage of parliamentary links on Capitol Hill, says former Grit MP Easter
‘Those personal relationships built up over time are extremely important and I don’t think are recognized enough by cabinet ministers,’ says Wayne Easter.
Apples to oranges
Given the current environment, a Liberal cry about Donald Trump’s political approach crippling Canada could have limited appeal.
OGGO takes centre stage as top committee arena for uncovering ‘scandals’ and ‘bombshells’
The House Government Operations and Estimates Committee’s work made headlines in 2023 for its scrutiny of government spending, including studies into the ArriveCAN app and McKinsey contracts.
Readying the spring-sitting scorecard
The prime minister’s resilience, the opposition’s strategy, the U.S. election, and the Canadian economy make for interesting watching between now and June.
Cracks in Ukrainian consensus have Conservatives on the defensive
At issue are five votes during which the Conservatives were the lone party to vote against a new modernized Canada-Ukraine trade deal and increased funding for Operation Unifier.
