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Conservative deputy leader says Canadian ‘consensus’ immigration is under strain – National

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Conservative deputy leader says Canadian ‘consensus’ immigration is under strain – National

Conservative Deputy Leader Melissa Lantsman says the Canadian “consensus” on welcoming newcomers is straining under the Liberal government’s push to increase immigration levels. In an interview with The West Block’s Mercedes Stephenson, Lantsman said that the federal government needs to build “capacity” for increased security screening and immigration enforcement. “There’s a serious conversation about, you … Read more

Poilievre meeting with Conservative caucus ahead of Parliament’s return – National

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Poilievre meeting with Conservative caucus ahead of Parliament’s return – National

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 15, 2024 9:38 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre will gather with his caucus on Parliament Hill on Sunday as he prepares to make another push to topple the Liberal government as early as next week. The one-day … Read more

Conservative supporters more susceptible to Russian false narratives: report – National

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Conservative supporters more susceptible to Russian false narratives: report – National

A large majority of Canadians have been exposed to Russian false narratives about the war in Ukraine — and people who support the Conservative Party are more susceptible to believing Kremlin disinformation, according to a new report. A survey from DisinfoWatch, part of the MacDonald-Laurier Institute think tank, found that 71 per cent of Canadians … Read more

Keir Starmer: Rishi Sunak: The rise and fall of Conservative’s UK PM and Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law, who ended the Tories’ 14-rear rule

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Keir Starmer: Rishi Sunak: The rise and fall of Conservative’s UK PM and Narayana Murthy’s son-in-law, who ended the Tories’ 14-rear rule

The Labour Party is poised for a significant victory in the UK general election, as exit polls indicate a major defeat for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party. This marks the end of the Conservative’s 14-year governance of Britain. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Concedes Rishi Sunak acknowledged the Labour Party’s triumph, stating, “The Labour … Read more

Akshata Murty gets proactive on UK PM Rishi Sunak’s campaign trail

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Akshata Murty gets proactive on UK PM Rishi Sunak’s campaign trail

London: Akshata Murty, Britain’s Indian First Lady, has begun getting proactive as her husband hit the campaign trail in a tough race ahead for the governing Conservatives, starting with a supportive message to say she’s with him “every step of the way” hours after a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak announced July 4 as the general election … Read more

IMF warns Britain against more pre-election tax cuts

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IMF warns Britain against more pre-election tax cuts

The International Monetary Fund warned Britain’s government on Tuesday that it was on course to miss its debt target and should not cut taxes before an election later this year, with tax rises likely to be needed in future. The IMF increased its projection for British economic growth in 2024 to 0.7% from an April … Read more

Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Conservative nomination

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Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Conservative nomination

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 18, 2024 11:49 am 1 min read lit, it is getting too hot and too expensive for Canadians,” Poilievre said.” autoplay=”true” id=10428555] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former B.C. cabinet minister Michael de Jong is seeking the federal Conservative nomination in Abbotsford-South Langley. De Jong is currently … Read more

Poilievre’s Youth: Meet the young voters supporting the Conservatives – National

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Poilievre’s Youth: Meet the young voters supporting the Conservatives – National

Thirty years ago, a mantra for the U.S. Democrats ran “it’s the economy, stupid.” Three decades later, that same energy has been captured by a Canadian politician that nobody would mistake for Bill Clinton. The Millennial and Gen Y Canadians who will vote for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre – potentially for the first time, or … Read more

Poilievre says ‘corporate lobbyists’ in Ottawa are ‘utterly useless’

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Poilievre says ‘corporate lobbyists’ in Ottawa are ‘utterly useless’

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a Vancouver business networking breakfast that “corporate lobbyists” in Ottawa are “utterly useless” and said he would focus on Canadian workers if his party forms government. Speaking to the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Friday morning, Poilievre accused corporate interests of failing to stand up for workers, and vowed to … Read more

A closer look at the growing diversity of Conservatives under Poilievre

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A closer look at the growing diversity of Conservatives under Poilievre

Jamil Jivani, earlier this week, won the right to be the next member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Durham, succeeding former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. In doing so he also became the first Black man to hold a seat in the 20-year-old history of the modern Conservative Party of Canada. Jivani’s byelection win … Read more