Rodriguez’s potential departure would leave a huge gap in Liberal electoral machine in Quebec
Pablo Rodriquez has integrated beautifully into the Quebec political world, and is widely recognized as a great organizer in all regions. That would make his decision to leave even tougher for Prime Minister Trudeau as there is no lieutenant heir apparent waiting in the wings.
Conservatives’ TV ad tells us a lot
Conservatives will employ negative ads to get their message across even though the polls indicate they are well ahead in the race. This is a little surprising since the ‘book’ says if your party is way out front, you should probably stick to positive messaging.
U.S. election outcome doesn’t change policy issues, but Trump harder to predict, say pundits, lobbyists
Leadership in North America faces a potential shakeup with the U.S. election coming up in November, and Canada’s federal election coming by October of 2025 at the latest.
The Poilievres’ mom-and-pop shop
In the sea of political merchandise, Anaida Poilievre’s personally curated line stands out.
Trudeau, Singh no-shows at Calgary Stampede where Poilievre rails against their ‘woke’ agenda
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau likely opted out to avoid ‘awkward’ questions in Calgary, home to one of the MPs pressing for a caucus meeting on the Liberal party’s future, says political scientist Lori Williams.
Is populism popular in Canada? Researchers say yes
Populist, far-right politicians have not only made gains in France, but are becoming a stronger threat across Europe and in the United States. In Canada, ‘There’s a bit of collective denial,’ says pollster Frank Graves.
Understanding Poilievre’s conservatism
Conservatism is increasingly all about opposing the three main ‘isms’ of the 21st century: globalism, wokism, and elitism.
What is the political gospel of St. Paul’s?
The man who took on the top job to rescue the Liberal Party is now the main reason that same party could be obliterated in the next election. Unless, once again for the good of the party, he chooses a different path.
The power of non-partisanship in business advocacy
Associations, businesses, and lobbyists are far less effective if they limit themselves to talking to only one party.
Poilievre has the most room to move, but he also has to make sure ‘he doesn’t make a mistake,’ say pollsters
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a high disapproval rating, but the Conservative and NDP leaders are struggling to achieve net-positive impressions with voters.
