Tag: Canadian Politics
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Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living, says Jenni Byrne
Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living, says Jenni Byrne Former Conservative campaign manager Jenni Byrne is advocating a strategic shift in the party’s messaging: frame Canada’s relationship with the United States through the lens of the cost of living. Byrne, a veteran strategist who helped shape the party’s campaigns in…
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Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living, says former campaign manager
Conservatives urged to tie Canada-U.S. relations to the cost of living In a shift many observers say could reshape the Conservative Party’s messaging, former campaign manager Jenni Byrne argues that Canada’s relationship with the United States should be framed as an economic imperative—specifically, how cross-border policies affect the cost of living for Canadians. Byrne, a…
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Poilievre Faces Must-Win Delegates at Calgary Leadership Review
Overview: A High-Stakes Moment for the Conservative Leader Prime responsibilities currently rest on the shoulders of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as his leadership hinges on a must-win vote at the party’s convention in Calgary. With delegates poised to decide his political fate, Poilievre’s inner circle argues that a strong showing is within reach, while critics…
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Poilievre Faces Must-Win Leadership Vote as Delegates Rally at Calgary Convention
Overview: A Crucial Moment for Poilievre Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre arrives at the party’s national convention in Calgary facing a high-stakes leadership review vote. Delegates will determine whether the party continues under his leadership or initiates a change in direction. Poilievre’s camp believes a strong showing is within reach, hoping to avert a floor vote…
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Federal Court of Appeal ruling looms on Liberals’ use of Emergencies Act to clear convoy protests
Background to the Emergencies Act case The Federal Court of Appeal is poised to release a much-anticipated decision regarding the Liberal government’s invocation of the Emergencies Act in response to the Ottawa convoy protests that disrupted the capital and key border crossings nearly four years ago. The case centers on whether the federal government acted…
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Poilievre’s Team Works to Mend Ties with Ontario and Nova Scotia Premiers
Overview The federal Conservative Party is undertaking a campaign to rebuild relations with two key provincial leaders after a year marked by public friction. With tensions simmering between Ottawa and the Premiers of Ontario and Nova Scotia, sources say Poilievre’s team is pursuing a pragmatic path to open dialogue, seek common ground, and stabilize intergovernmental…
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Poilievre’s Team Pushes to Repair Ties with Ontario and Nova Scotia Premiers
Overview: A bid for renewed federal-provincial cooperation The federal Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre, is actively pursuing a reset in relations with key provincial leaders after a period of public friction with Ontario and Nova Scotia’s premiers. The move signals an awareness within Poilievre’s team that productive federal-provincial collaboration is essential to pursuing policy…
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Is the NDP leadership race a nail-biter Canadians barely notice?
Overview: A nail-biting contest with murky public attention The New Democratic Party’s leadership race has all the makings of a tense, down-to-the-wire contest: a crowded field narrowing to three front-runners, high-stakes policy debates, and a landscape where face-to-face campaigning competes with rapid-fire online discourse. Yet despite the drama on the campaign trail, public engagement appears…
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NDP Leadership Race: Is Canada Paying Attention to the Nail-Biter So Far?
Three Front-Runners, Growing Uncertainty The NDP leadership battle is shaping up as a close contest, with three candidates emerging as the front-runners as the field narrows. Party strategists and political analysts say the race could hinge on ground-game intensity, candidate messages, and how the party frames its priorities in a changing political landscape. Yet a…
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Conservatives to Debate Abortion, DEI, and MAID at Calgary Convention
Overview: A Turning Point for Conservative Policy Debates The Conservative Party is gathering in Calgary to debate a set of highly contentious policy positions, signaling a strategic moment for the party as it shapes its stance on social issues, healthcare, and governance. Policy workshops and plenary discussions are expected to surface disagreements among members, while…