Could the Bloc Québécois become His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition?
There is a plausible path forward for Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet to become the next leader of the opposition, but this requires a few assumptions.
Atlantic Liberals feel ‘dramatic’ drag of Trudeau’s unpopularity, says pollster
‘These are small, small communities,’ says former Liberal staffer Nick McRoberts, who is from Prince Edward Island. ‘Everyone knows each other, and MPs need to be connected to their neighbours.’
Prorogation? Resignation? Liberals vow to push through House impasse as speculation swirls on the Hill
Liberals are pouring cold water on speculation that Parliament will be prorogued. However, such a measure, combined with a prime ministerial resignation won’t save them, but it could put ‘them back in the game,’ says pollster Nik Nanos. He also says if Trudeau steps down, the race to replace him could attract cabinet ministers from Quebec where the Liberals have the best chance of winning seats in the next election.
Could the House’s procedural impasse set the stage for a federal election?
Expert warns of an ‘accidental election’ if parties don’t budge in the current political stalemate, as Conservatives filibuster House proceedings and the Bloc Québécois sticks to its OAS ultimatum.
Liberals at a ‘breaking point’ as polls show ‘deep truth’ of historic challenges they face, says author
The Liberals have been ‘on the brink’ for all of this century, and simply ‘dodged the precipice’ in the last three elections, says Richard Johnston, author of The Canadian Party System.
Poilievre says Conservatives ‘go around’ Hill media, alleges ‘anti-conservative bias’ after ending CTV News boycott
CTV News dismissed two staff over altering a soundbite from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, which the union says it’s looking into. Meanwhile, Poilievre says the Hill media is ‘largely state funded or has indirect reasons to suck up to the federal government.’
Rising hostility among party leaders and Bloc’s demands put minority Parliament on edge
The lifespan of the longest minority Parliament in over 70 years is in doubt after the Bloc announced its plan to attempt to topple the government if two bills are not passed by Oct. 29.
Conservatives’ path to victory propelled by women, young voters, and a deep desire for change, say pollsters
The Liberals don’t have the geographic or demographic base to build from right now, and they’re losing in every province. Pierre Poilievre may not be ‘everybody’s cup of tea,’ but it’s about choice and change, and he’s the only option, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
Bloc Québécois gains at Liberals’ expense could ease path for Conservative majority in 2025, say political players
While Quebec is not typically Conservative-friendly territory, as long as the Bloc prevents the Liberals from maintaining their base, it will help the Tories, says pollster Darrell Bricker.
Growing Conservative lead in Ontario creates challenge for Grits, chances for NDP: pollsters
The Tories’ lead takes the pressure off ‘New Democrat voters who in the past have voted for the Liberals in order to block the Conservatives,’ says Nik Nanos.
