As the pendulum swings, Tories should be ready to pivot
The Conservative leader need not be who he isn’t, but he might want to show and talk more about where he would take Canada in this uncertain world.
For Carney and Poilievre, it’s go time
Both leaders of the mainstream parties need to demonstrate their credentials for the top job, and their plan to rebuff Donald Trump. An election is the best way for that to happen.
Conservatives left searching for a message as Carney demonstrates his political potential
The Tories’ advantage has blown up in their faces as Canadians have begun to take another look at their political options.
Increased electrification, tighter building codes could be needed if consumer carbon tax scrapped, say experts
The clock is loudly ticking on a likely federal election in the spring, leaving the future of Ottawa’s carbon pricing regime unclear.
Carney vs. Poilievre: who will restore Canada’s global independence?
As U.S. President Donald Trump abandons Western alliances, our next prime minister must act decisively to secure Canada’s autonomy, and restore our global influence.
Meta ad spending indicates Conservatives ready for election whenever, and whoever the Liberals choose, say strategists
While the NDP can’t compete with the cash other parties have spent on Meta ads, an unorthodox swing is ‘exactly what the underdog needs right now,’ says former digital director Michael Roy.
Singh’s no-win scenario
It’s hard to see how Jagmeet Singh can overcome this no-win scenario. Of course, Captain Kirk beat the Kobayashi Maru test, but he cheated.
What to expect after the Liberal showdown of the decade
One of the key developments will be how the Conservative Party reacts and calibrates its message based on who wins the Liberal leadership.
Liberals unveil their vision for CBC/Radio-Canada’s future as looming snap election jeopardizes their plans
Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says it’s important to complete her mandate, but Carleton journalism professor Chris Waddell says he’s ‘not sure this will survive much longer than the announcement.’
Party leaders should shift gears as Liberal popularity surges
Even with his ’Canada First’ rebrand, Pierre Poilievre’s clock is ticking. If he doesn’t shift gears soon, he might find himself watching the Liberals waltz away to another election win.
