Poilievre’s landslide win in Quebec could redefine the national political landscape
After all the talk of fence-mending that would be needed in the aftermath of such a divisive race, the federal Conservative leadership results on Sept. 10 put a lot of those assumptions to rest. Not only did Pierre Poilievre win nearly 68.15 per cent of the points and 70 per cent of the total votes […]
Is belated federal intervention helpful to resolving the capital community’s traumatization by Freedom Trucker Convoy protesters?
OTTAWA—Does it take special federal legislation to overcome hatred and official inaction to stop “Freedom” Convoy intrusions? Ottawa belatedly thought so when it invoked the 1988 Emergencies Act in February to remove the trucker convoy from downtown Ottawa. Getting reluctant private tow-truck operators to do the vehicle removal was one reason the government claimed for […]
Poilievre will need disciplined aggressiveness
OAKVILLE, ONT.—Now that the dust has settled in the Conservative Party leadership race, I think it’s safe to look back on it all and say: Pierre Poilievre triumphed because of his personality. To put it somewhat crudely, Conservative Party members perceived him as a badass. And a badass leader is exactly what Conservatives want right […]
Riding-level results show Poilievre campaign’s ‘capacity to organize and fundraise right across the country,’ say observers
New Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s ability to sign up new party members in key regions right across the country could make a difference in the next federal election, say political observers. Poilievre’s (Carleton, Ont.) riding-by-riding results show he won substantial majorities in every province and territory. The leadership results released by the Conservative Leadership Election Organizing Committee show […]
Lisa LaFlamme’s CTV exit is a lesson for the next generation of women journalists
There’s a set of ideals many young, would-be reporters carry with them when heading into journalism school. Romantic notions that have to do with speaking truth to power and producing the sort of fact-based storytelling that moves the needle just a little bit further, fashioning society into something—if only marginally—better. Bright-eyed and anchored in these […]
Poilievre rides a wave of anti-Liberal, convoy anger into Stornoway. Now what?
OTTAWA—Pierre Poilievre got a lot of applause during his victory speech on the night of Sept. 10, but the strongest ovation from the assembled Conservatives came when the new leader talked about axing the Liberal government’s COVID-19 health measures. What made Poilievre’s leadership campaign different was his open appeal to the supporters of February’s trucker […]
The new Conservative king takes his throne
OTTAWA—Canada got two new kings last week. Of course, with the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Sept. 8, we now have a new head of state in King Charles III. In a coronation that Charles might envy, Pierre Poilievre donned the crown of the Conservative Party of Canada. In these early moments […]
Amid ‘brutal’ week, Green interim leader Kuttner remains hopeful for party’s future
On what should have been a day of celebration for the federal Green Party during an event to officially launch its leadership contest, a “screw up” regarding pronouns—followed by what initially seemed like routine apologies and calls for “restorative justice” from the candidates—has spiralled into multiple resignations from the federal council, a vote to suspend […]
Finding his voice: Poilievre’s refined tone paves way for transition to broader audience, say politicos
After a landslide victory, missing from new Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s celebratory speech were some of his more controversial proposals and incendiary political slogans, as insiders and experts say his tone is transitioning for a general election audience. Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) became the Tory leader on Sept. 10 after winning 68.15 per cent of the […]
Federal parties should take the long view and avoid ‘shock and awe’ if proposed Alberta sovereignty act comes to pass, say politicos
With perceived United Conservative Party leadership front-runner Danielle Smith doubling down on her plans to introduce an Alberta sovereignty act if she becomes premier, a number of observers told The Hill Times that—if such an act comes to pass—federal parties, particularly the governing Liberals, should try to take a calming approach focused on listening, to […]
