Sep 25, 2018
Our record of Liberal-Conservative governments in Canada
Whether Liberal or Conservative in name, once in government, both parties have regularly adopted each other's main policies.
Conservative Party
Aug 24, 2018
A conservative implosion: weekly news roundup
Sophia Reuss
Maxime Bernier splits from the CPC in a flurry of enraged tweets, the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship application is open, and an interview about workers co-operatives.
Aug 24, 2018
The threat of Bernier's anti-immigration party gambit
Brent Patterson
What is the risk of Maxime Bernier's intention to form a new political party that would attack "extreme multiculturalism"?
Feb 27, 2018
Canadian governments, and not just Liberals, have a history of playing footsie with bad actors
David J. Climenhaga
There are lots of suspects, but in terms of the political consequences, it's the PMO that will have to wear the egg on its face. But the long-term consequences will be minimal.
Feb 11, 2018
Is the decade-long Brian Mulroney rehabilitation project finally paying off … for his daughter?
David J. Climenhaga
Caroline Mulroney, who is currently campaigning to lead Ontario's PC party, was warmly welcomed at the Manning Networking Conference in Ottawa this weekend.
Feb 28, 2017
Kevin O'Leary isn't a Canadian Trump, he's a Conservative Pierre-Karl Péladeau
Nora Loreto
Conservative members would be wise to look at the recent rise and fall of the former PQ celebrity leader
Feb 6, 2017
Will Conservative party puffery or NDP principle determine Canada's Palestine policy?
Yves Engler
As the NDP race revs up expect Palestine to be debated in a way that troubles Israeli nationalists.
Aug 25, 2016
Open letter to Rona Ambrose on negative politicking
Linda Leon
Linda Leon returns to her blog, with an open letter to Rona Ambrose on the subject of negative politicking.
Jun 28, 2016
A spectre is haunting Alberta, and Wildrose Leader Brian Jean wants to assure you it's not him!
David J. Climenhaga
The Wildrose leader's planned tour of Alberta suggests he intends to fight for his job despite a challenge from Jason Kenney and a rumoured Fifth Column within his party's ranks.
Jan 20, 2016
The election loss has taught the Conservatives exactly nothing
Gerry Caplan
Canada's own Conservative Party is already making clear its determination to recover what only months ago they believed might be theirs in perpetuity.
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