As well as preparing for his own future in an Alberta byelection, Pierre Poilievre will be using the season to reinforce his level of support among the rank and file in preparation for a review…
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Byelection results and Mulroney leave a message of moderation for Poilievre
The Conservative Party’s right flank could be damaged by the People’s Party, but its left flank is in deeper disarray. By Sheila CoppsFirst published in The Hill Times on June 26, 2023. OTTAWA—The four federal…
Mississauga mashup turned out to be a one-sided affair
In reality, the Tories did not lose vote share during the byelection. Their candidate, police officer Ron Chhinzer, matched his predecessor by garnering more than 37 per cent of the vote. The real surprise was the drop…
What last week’s Conservative byelection win in Chicoutimi-Le Fjord could mean for Grits, Tories, and NDP
The Quebec byelection in a bellwether riding that has voted for every party in the 93 years since it was created, should ring alarm bells for the federal Liberals. By SHEILA COPPS First published in…
Last week’s byelections burst the Ottawa bubble
Mid-term report cards on the governing Liberals have been flagging. They were unanimous in predicting the honeymoon was over. But four byelections in other parts of the country told a different story. By SHEILA COPPS…