Jen Gerson: There’s room for a Tory opposition that makes a sensible critique of COVID restrictions—and no sign this party is ready to fill it
Jen Gerson: Let Justin Trudeau and the Liberals eat every morsel of cake coming to them, because time and circumstances are finally on your side.
Marie-Danielle Smith: For a while there it seemed possible that his more-centrist policy direction would see him win over swing voters in a way that his predecessor couldn’t
The federal Tory leader cannot be feeling kindly toward Jason Kenney. And certainly not toward Maxime Bernier.
Andrew MacDougall: Trotting out certain premiers would’ve been risky for the Conservative leader, but so is pretending they don’t exist
Innovative Research asked Canadians which human attributes describe the major parties. It’s a revealing look at what each does well—or needs to do better.
While the inner circle has faith in Erin O’Toole, regional and ideological schisms pose a growing threat
Contemplating the much-admired, experienced politician as the leader of the CPC is speculative political fiction, but it offers some useful insights into the problems currently dogging the party
Paul Wells: At least the Conservative leader said what many in his party believe, which is that the party’s days as a Stephen Harper cargo cult need to end
A grassroots group hopes to show Black Canadians the Conservative party can be their party
The leader of Canada’s Conservatives talked about his plans for the party with senior writer Paul Wells
From political heavyweights who gave O’Toole key support to also-rans who exceeded expectation, there’s a new cast of Tories to be reckoned with