News Analysis Pierre Poilievre may have scored a resounding win in the Conservative leadership race, but whether he can win in a federal election as late as three years away is less certain. Don Desserud, political science professor at the University of Prince Edward Island, believes Poilievre’s chances hinge on two factors. “One, the distribution of…
Tory Leadership a Resounding Win for Poilievre, but Can He Prevail in a Federal Election?
Poilievre’s Leadership Win Could Signal Change for Social Conservative Wing of Party
Pierre Poilievre’s crushing win to become leader of the Conservative Party of Canada raises questions about the status and power of the party’s social conservatives. That well-mobilized part of the party’s base has played an important role in helping previous leaders achieve power, with some calling them “kingmakers.” In the 2020 leadership contest, former leader…
Rex Murphy: Poilievre’s Star Rises as the Liberals Fumble and Falter
There wasn’t much drama to the event. Ever since the Conservative leadership race was announced, it was clear from the crowds that showed up at Pierre Poilievre’s rallies that he was the enthusiastic favourite, and by a long shot. He did not merely win. He was a rocket. The rest were Volkswagens. Secondly, he also…
MP Alain Reyes Quits Conservative Caucus After Poilievre Win
Quebec MP Alain Reyes announced on Sept. 13 that he’s leaving the Conservative Party to sit as an Independent, saying his political vision doesn’t allow him to remain under the current direction of the party. “I respect the choice made by members of the Conservative Party of Canada in the last leadership race. However, some…
Poilievre Announces Leadership Team With Scheer as House Leader, Lantsman and Uppal as Deputies
Newly elected Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre announced his leadership team on Sept. 13, with Melissa Lantsman and Tim Uppal being installed as deputies and Andrew Scheer as House leader. “My inflation-busting Leadership Team,” wrote Poilievre on Twitter over a picture of his team with their role descriptions. “First job: stop Trudeau’s tax hikes and…
Trudeau on the Attack After Poilievre’s Win, Defends Liberals’ Policies
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted to Pierre Poilievre’s win as the new Conservative Party leader on Sept. 12 by defending his own record and attacking the new Tory leader and his policies. “Now is not the time for politicians to exploit fears and to pit people one against the other,” Trudeau said before congratulating Poilievre…
‘He’s Our Best Chance’: Prairie Residents React to Poilievre’s Win
In a windy shopping mall parking lot in Saskatoon on Sept. 12, it wasn’t hard to find people who are pleased Pierre Poilievre has become the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. “I’ll vote for him for sure,” said Sean Hutchinson, looking ahead to the next federal election. “Anything to get Trudeau out.”…
What Helped Poilievre in His Decisive Win
Political pundits say Pierre Poilievre’s popularity with Conservative members comes from his focus on key issues that are of concern to Canadians. Malcolm Bird, a political science professor at the University of Winnipeg, says Poilievre gained popularity by focusing on vital economic issues, personal freedoms, and the empowerment of families. “Look at how many people…
What Helped Poilievre Score His Decisive Win
Political pundits say Pierre Poilievre’s popularity with Conservative members comes from his focus on key issues that are of concern to Canadians. Malcolm Bird, a political science professor at the University of Winnipeg, says Poilievre gained popularity by focusing on vital economic issues, personal freedoms, and the empowerment of families. “Look at how many people…
Cory Morgan: With Poilievre’s Win, Counting on a Divided CPC No Longer a Winning Strategy for Liberals
Commentary Leadership races can be dangerous affairs. They can be unifying party-building exercises that expand support across the country, or they can tear a party to shreds from the inside. The 2022 Conservative Party of Canada leadership race was of the beneficial kind of offering, not just a victory for Pierre Poilievre but for the…
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