National Post- Ford wants an anti-Trump election. He might not get it
Does Ford really think he’ll be sitting across from Trump negotiating deals? That’s the federal government’s job, not the Ontario premier’s
Update: The Beaverton- Doug Ford announces snap election with ballots printed on backs of $200 cheques
He was Conservative non grata after the carbon tax fiasco, so eh, thanks China!
Explosive internal Conservative Party emails obtained by The Bureau reveal that on August 26, 2021, a senior party official expressed concern over then-leader Erin O’Toole’s breakthrough in the polls — the first time the Conservatives inched ahead of Justin Trudeau’s Liberals. This same Ontario-based Chinese Canadian official would later spearhead a petition against O’Toole following the party’s election defeat, while a group of Conservatives simultaneously accused him of alienating Chinese diaspora voters, ultimately contributing to his removal as leader.
Just days before, on August 23, 2021, pollster Nik Nanos described the election as a “dead heat” in his analysis. “You’ve got to be disappointed if you happen to be a supporter of the Liberals,” Nanos said. “Now the race is on.” By August 26, O’Toole had pulled ahead — a development that prompted suspicious criticism among a subset of Conservative Party officials.
According to The Bureau’s review of emails between Conservative national councillors, a message dated August 26, 2021, shows the Chinese Canadian official voicing concern over reactions to O’Toole’s climb in the polls. The chain began with an internal email titled “Nanos Polling Results Last Night.” One Conservative member wrote, “Erin O’Toole is resonating with the voters for sure, many have made positive comments… I wasn’t getting that in 2019!”[…]
The Bureau can further confirm that this official was removed from the party after an internal investigation found violations, including interference in nomination contests — a breach of party rules requiring strict neutrality from national councillors.
A Conservative source familiar with O’Toole’s campaign and the subsequent investigation said the findings suggested the Chinese Canadian official “broke neutrality in a nomination race.”
“In addition, it is now becoming clearer that was also a complex way to support candidates that won’t take a hardline on China,” the source suggested. “Given what else we know, a much bigger picture is emerging.”[…]
Meanwhile, Conservative Party members have informed The Bureau that pro-Beijing networks appear to be targeting several Conservative nomination races in Vancouver and Toronto, as leader Pierre Poilievre seems poised to capitalize on the collapse of Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government — which has been challenged by reports suggesting Trudeau turned a blind eye to Chinese election interference that endangers Canada’s sovereignty.
Starting soon: Pierre Poilievre speaks with reporters
Within hours of President Trump announcing that he will implement 25% tariffs on Canada & Mexico,
Canadian PM Trudeau called him to talk border security
& the Mexican president announced illegal alien caravans will be stopped.
Pierre Poilievre speaks out on why he won’t get Trudeau’s NSICOP security clearance.pic.twitter.com/KA9QcOzSvp
— Glenda M 🇨🇦 🍎 (@McfarlaneGlenda) November 18, 2024
What is it about Poilievre’s style and policies that seems to have Tories across the pond looking at him with interest?
Join National Post columnist Geoff Russ on Wednesday, Oct. 30, at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT, when he will be taking your questions in the comment section under his upcoming article on why the global right is looking to Poilievre, rather than Donald Trump, as a new model for conservatism. Register today for your opportunity to ask Geoff Russ anything.
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Might be interesting.
Grab a beverage
Abacus Data- As Parliament Resumes and on the Eve of Two Crucial Byelections, the Conservatives lead by 21
Pierre Poilievre press conference live now.
About “safe injection sites” is the way they’ve gotten weapons out of playgrounds and into the hands of Conservative Party leaders.
If you’re looking for something to watch on a boring Monday evening : Toronto–St. Paul’s Byelection Results Livestream (No results posted as of an hour after poll closing.)
UPDATE: Morning has broken…
Conservative Don Stewart 15,555 42.1 %
Liberal Leslie Church 14,965 40.5 %
NDP Amrit Parhar 4,044 10.9 %
Green Christian Cullis 1,059 2.9 %
Now, I’m off to X to drink in the lamentations of the Truanons with my morning coffee. (link updated).
Will he or won’t he? Trudeau presser in BC (live) … and he’s staying on.
Nanos Poll Reveals Liberal Slide Continues Post-Budget
So, let’s dive into the consequences of this misguided budget. We’re going to break down an interview with a Canadian doctor who’s considering crossing the border to the U.S. They wanted to remain anonymous, and I don’t blame them.
Unless the Federal CPC caucus thinks that capital gains are equivalent to wage income, one has to wonder why they are avoiding the question as to whether they will roll back the tax hike or not. If the CPC has any grasp of basic economics, cutting capital gains taxes ought to be a no-brainer. This doesn’t need to wait until election time.
But when specifically asked by CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos — during a panel interview with NDP finance critic Don Davies that airs Sunday — whether the Conservatives would reverse the capital gains tax changes, Lantsman wouldn’t say.
And when pressed on the party’s position on the specific measure to increase the capital gains inclusion rate, Lantsman again said the Conservatives will state their plans come election time.
My understanding is that the federal Tories were going to axe the carbon tax. When did that change to “remove a few victims from the scope of the tax”?
Matt Gurney: What I got wrong about Poilievre
As a aside, I must ask Gurney if he has a driver’s license. You’d be shocked at how many journalists don’t.
Before you’re even in office.
A political campaign so crazy it might just work: Pierre Poilievre treats voters like adults.
The recent 30-hour marathon session in the House of Commons, a Conservative-led protest against the carbon tax, has been downplayed by the Liberals as mere formalities. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
This session was far from a mere formality. It was a vital demonstration of resistance against a government that’s running rampant with its spending and elitist policies. The Conservatives, under Pierre Poilievre, knew they were unlikely to stop any of these bills with the Bloc and NDP in lockstep with the Liberals. But that wasn’t the point. The point was to make the Liberals work for their decisions, to make them physically present in the House to face the consequences of their actions.
Let’s cut through the spin and face the stark reality of Justin Trudeau’s Canada. We’re witnessing a food inflation rate that’s estimated to be a staggering 32.7% from 2021 to 2024. Think about that – nearly one-third of your buying power has evaporated under this government. Every trip to the grocery store is now a financial struggle for the average Canadian. Your dollar just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, and families across the nation are feeling the pinch.
The root of this economic hardship? Look no further than the Liberal government’s inflationary budgets and policies. Take the carbon tax, for instance. It’s not just an environmental measure; it’s a direct contributor to the rising cost of living that’s making life increasingly unaffordable for millions of Canadians.
