Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, who recently announced his intention to run for the leadership of his party, reiterated his support for the Freedom Convoy in an interview with Postmedia on Feb. 10. “I’m proud of the truckers and I stand with them,” Poilievre told columnist Anthony Furey on the Postmedia podcast “Full Comment” for an episode…
Conservative Leadership Hopeful Poilievre Says He Stands With Truckers
Dissenting MPs Could Mean Liberal Caucus Is Preparing for a Leadership Ouster
Commentary Conservative politicians tend to break ranks and take stances contrary to their own party leadership quite regularly. Toward the end of Erin O’Toole’s tenure as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MPs within his own caucus were speaking out about his leadership constantly. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney can’t seem to make it…
We’re Used to Dissenting Tory MPs; When Liberals Dissent, We Need to Take Notice
Commentary Conservative politicians tend to break ranks and take stances contrary to their own party leadership quite regularly. Toward the end of Erin O’Toole’s tenure as the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, MPs within his own caucus were speaking out about his leadership constantly. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney can’t seem to make it…
Bergen Tables Motion Seeking End to Mandates, Says Protesters Should Leave
Interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen presented a motion today calling on the government to table a plan for the lifting of all federal mandates and restrictions while telling protesters encamped on Parliament Hill they’ve been heard and should leave. “We believe the government must present a plan to quickly end the lockdowns and restrictions. Other…
Conservative MP Alain Rayes Steps Down as Deputy Leader to Focus on Leadership Race
OTTAWA—A Quebec Conservative has quit his post as the party’s deputy leader because he says he wants to play a role in shaping who will next lead the party. Alain Rayes says in a statement that he wishes the party to appoint a leader who presents progressive values, centre−right economics and unite the party around…
O’Toole Out: A Look at Yet Another Tory Leader’s Ouster Following Election Loss, Infighting
Erin O’Toole has been removed as Conservative Party leader following a leadership review vote on Feb. 2 that saw 73 MPs in the caucus in favour of replacing him compared to 45 endorsing him. It didn’t take long after the party’s election loss last fall for some Tory MPs, senators, and party members to call…
O’Toole Out: A Look at Yet Another Tory Leader’s Ouster Following Election Loss
Erin O’Toole has been removed as Conservative Party leader following a leadership review vote on Feb. 2 that saw 73 MPs in the caucus in favour of replacing him compared to 45 endorsing him. It’s a deja vu moment for the Conservatives, given that Andrew Scheer faced the same fate after losing the 2019 election….
O’Toole Voted Out: Conservative MPs Choose to Evict Leader
Conservative Party MPs have chosen to remove Erin O’Toole as leader today after caucus deliberations, with a reported 73 out of 118 MPs voting against him. The party will next decide on who will serve as the interim leader. New Brunswick MP John Williamson said he is running as a candidate for the position. “I…
Senior Conservative Critic of Boris Johnson Accuses Prime Minister of ‘Blackmailing’ Dissenters
Conservative MPs who want Boris Johnson to resign as prime minister are facing “intimidation” and “blackmail” from ministers, a senior Tory MP has alleged. William Wragg, a Conservative MP who has called on Johnson to quit, said a number of his colleagues “have faced pressures and intimidation from members of the government because of their…
UK Conservative Party Admits Rule-Breaking Party Was Held in HQ Last Year
The UK’s ruling Conservative Party has admitted that an “unauthorised” gathering took place in the party’s headquarters in December last year when indoor socialising was banned under COVID-19 restrictions. The admission has further complicated Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s attempt to move on from the crisis sparked by allegations that a lockdown-breaking Christmas party was held…
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