Liberals’ ‘anemic’ fundraising shows ‘fearmongering’ insufficient to motivate progressives, say pollsters
Despite the party’s big bank account, Abacus CEO David Coletto says the Tories ‘may have lots of enthusiasm among their base, but it’s not translating among the general public.’
The play of politics: elections and leaders
In Portage-Lisgar, Man., the Conservative vote increased by 12 per cent, exceeding the party’s collective loss of nine per cent in the other three ridings. So, in fact overall, the Tories remain well-positioned to win the next election.
Hyper-partisanship diminishes voter choice
Ever-increasing partisanship weakens all parties and makes Parliament less effective, eroding democracy. If we don’t have strong parties with clear platforms, our choices are diminished.
‘I’ve never seen the country in a darker, more divided mood than we find it today’: polarization, unpopular leaders present challenges for parties to break out of poll stasis, pollsters say
Greg Lyle of Innovative Research says a summer cabinet shuffle offers ‘relaunch’ for Liberals, while Nik Nanos recommends Poilievre avoid the spotlight.
‘We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada’: Lib MP Bendayan
We are seeing an increase in hate speech against the LGBTQ community in Canada. This is happening in a global context that has authoritarian regimes targeting LGBTQ communities with cruel and draconian laws. We are fortunate to have many organizations in Canada that are standing up to fight hate and discrimination. I would especially like […]
Tourism Minister Boissonnault officially has a new comms director
Plus, Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has a new Ontario regional affairs adviser, and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra is down an issues manager.
With toxic, partisan mudslinging on both sides of the House, MPs are ‘unleashing a force’ they ‘may not be able to control,’ politicos warn
Politicians need to respect their profession the way medical and legal community does, or it will debase the entire system, says Donald Savoie. ‘You could win power and destroy your profession. You need to be very careful.’
Byelection result in Portage-Lisgar, Man., will signal if Poilievre has been able to consolidate party’s base, say politicos and experts
Four byelections in three provinces are set to take place on June 19.
‘Polarizing’ Alberta campaign ‘a harbinger of what to expect’ in next federal election, say insiders
It would be a mistake for Pierre Poilievre to run on a populist message in the next federal election as that vote will be decided in the suburbs of major urban centres, not in rural ridings, says Prof. Duane Bratt of Mount Royal University.
Johnston report ‘a new world of pain’ for Liberals, creates new ‘risks’ with public, and ups the odds for early election, say political players
David Johnston’s report is the ‘worst of all circumstances’ for Justin Trudeau, continuing to keep the government off its message and agenda, says Ipsos Public Affairs CEO Darrell Bricker.
