“Canadian Politics” – Page 5

‘Throw them out’ of Parliament: Poilievre in favour of recall petition for floor-crossers

After losing another of his MPs to the Liberals, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he personally supports recall petitions — a way for constituents to remove a representative if they garner enough local support.

“When a member of Parliament goes back on the word they made to their constituents and switches parties, constituents should be able to petition to throw them out and have a byelection,” he said during a news conference on Thursday.

“That would put the people back in charge of our democracy rather than having dirty backroom deals.”

by Blazingcatfur•April 10, 2026April 9, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

Up to 40 Conservative MPs fear Pierre Poilievre will cost them their seats, insiders say

OTTAWA—Up to 40 Conservative MPs are worried that they could lose their seats if Pierre Poilievre leads the party into the next election against Liberal Prime Minister Mark Carney, said two federal Conservative sources after the party lost a fourth MP on Wednesday.

Dissatisfaction and worries about their future under Poilievre’s leadership has many questioning whether or not a bolder move to spark change is required, with some MPs discussing whether to invoke caucus powers to force Poilievre out, according to one federal Conservative.

40? I bet.

And tell me who among the conservatives is going to lead them post Poilievrre?

by Blazingcatfur•April 9, 2026April 8, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", Conservative Party

Jesse Kline: Like the NDP, public grocery stores are always a miserable failure

From Air Canada to the CBC to Petro-Canada, this country has a long history of costly government adventures in private enterprise that provide little-to-no-benefit to consumers. But NDP Leader Avi Lewis’s proposal for a network of state-run supermarkets and Toronto city council’s recent vote to green-light a pilot project for four municipal grocery stores shows that Canada is a place where bad ideas never die.

by Blazingcatfur•April 8, 2026April 7, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", NATO

Amy Hamm: How the NDP’s equity cards turned the convention into a circus

Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) held a convention and elected their new leader, Avi Lewis, over three days last weekend. The convention made the NDP famous — perhaps “infamous” is more like it — and drew the attention of pundits from across the world.

All of this happened at a time when the party is in its death throes: it has lost its official status in Canada’s House of Commons, and has a measly six elected members of Parliament.

by Blazingcatfur•April 7, 2026April 6, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", NDP

Up to 10 MPs in Talks to Cross Floor to Liberals, Bolstering Carney’s Majority Push

Up to 10 Members of Parliament are reportedly in discussions with Liberal delegates from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s office about potential floor-crossings, a move that could solidify the party’s grip on power in the House of Commons. Sources indicate these talks target both Conservative and NDP members, signaling a broader strategy to reshape the political landscape ahead of critical byelections.

by Blazingcatfur•April 6, 2026April 6, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

These three byelections could give Mark Carney a majority government

OTTAWA — Three upcoming byelections could determine not just three local contests but whether Prime Minister Mark Carney gets a majority mandate to govern until 2029.

Byelections don’t usually come with such high stakes, but the contests in University—Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest and Terrebonne will decide if Carney finally gets the majority government he didn’t win in last year’s general election.

Well lookie here …talk about a built in advantage.

Yoohoo! @fancypants_s https://t.co/OrTaK1FQIp

— Auntie Polly (@auntie_polly) April 6, 2026

h/t Auntie Polly

by Blazingcatfur•April 6, 2026April 6, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

When you weren’t looking, Canada’s top leaders forged a working relationship

OTTAWA — Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney ended his remarks by making a tongue-in-cheek comment to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, who was sitting at the head table with him.

“I know there are some stoics in the room,” said Carney, glancing at Poilievre. “So, I will close by channeling Marcus Aurelius,” added the prime minister in reference to the Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher that Poilievre cited in a recent Economic Club of Canada address.

by Blazingcatfur•April 6, 2026April 5, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

Conservative MPs bristle as Pierre Poilievre asks them to justify their roles

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is shuffling his deck, sending Elon Musk-style letters to his shadow ministers asking them to prove their worth.

Monday’s email was referred to by one Conservative as “DOGE-like” — a reference to Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency,” which sent emails to U.S. federal government workers last year demanding that they list their past week’s accomplishments or resign.

Bonus, Poilievre’s latest podcast appearance.

by Blazingcatfur•April 6, 2026April 5, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", Conservative Party

Provincial frictions and bringing establishment onside present early tests for NDP Leader Lewis, say politicos

NDP Leader Avi Lewis is already ruffling feathers among provincial leaders, and observers say they’ll be “watching closely” to see how he mends those fences, with some speculating his win was likely thanks to newer NDP members, not establishment votes.

“He would benefit from the wise counsel of people who have built the party up, who understand how to be successful as a third party,” said Lori Turnbull, a Dalhousie University political science professor and former Privy Council Office adviser.

God help us.

by Blazingcatfur•April 5, 2026April 4, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

Pierre Poilievre is finally acting like a grown-up. Mark Carney would be wrong to discount him

On March 2, when Pierre Poilievre sat down for a podcast interview with former CBC anchor Peter Mansbridge, he jokingly noted that Mansbridge had called him Mr. Poilievre.

“You’re the leader of his majesty’s loyal opposition,” said Mansbridge, explaining his formality.

“It’s the worst damn job in the country,” said Poilievre, grinning.

by Blazingcatfur•April 3, 2026April 3, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

MCTEAGUE: Green delusions of new NDP leader Avi Lewis

If you were trying to develop a detailed policy program to get Canada back on track, you could do worse than looking at the proposals of the new NDP leader, and self-described ‘Eco-Socialist,’ Avi Lewis and doing the exact opposite.

Lewis advocates for a rapid shift away from hydrocarbon energy by means of a Canadian “Green New Deal,” which he says is both a moral imperative and an economic opportunity.

by Blazingcatfur•April 2, 2026April 2, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

James Moore: The next election is about one big thing

James Moore is a former federal cabinet minister under prime minister Stephen Harper, and is a contributing columnist for CTVNews.ca.

Now that the federal New Democrats have selected Avi Lewis as their leader, Canadians know the leadership offering that they will be presented by the major parties in the next campaign.

Now the race is on between the parties to try to frame the ‘ballot question’ of the next campaign – whenever that may be. But at this moment, given the climate and context in which we live, the ballot question for the next campaign seems quite cemented.

by Blazingcatfur•April 2, 2026April 2, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics"

Tom Mulcair: Avi Lewis is on to something with his plans to nationalize everything from pharmaceuticals to groceries

Avi Lewis is a truly unconventional politician. He has managed to make himself a champion of young Canadians, which is quite a feat given that he’ll be in his 60th year in May.

They provided a lot of energy to his campaign but also tend to vote less and that could prove a challenge.

Under his leadership, the NDP will cement its role as a safe place for equity-seeking groups, a part of its branding that was a reflection of Jack Layton’s core beliefs.

Avi is on something not on to something. Never underestimate the stupidity of today’s university students or the media’s Avi cheerleaders.

by Blazingcatfur•April 2, 2026April 2, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", Communism, Communists

Crisis is coming, and voters may give the federal NDP another look

Somewhere, James Laxer is shedding a wistful tear. Along with Mel Watkins, Cy Gonick and others, Mr. Laxer led the radical Waffle faction within the federal NDP in the late 1960s and early 1970s, whose mission was to pull the party sharply to the left.

They advocated for nationalization of major industries, strict limits on foreign ownership, sharply higher taxes on the wealthy, and perhaps most controversially, withdrawal from NATO. They were organized, disciplined and uncompromising: a party within a party.

Are the Elbow people so stupid they’d vote Lewis in. I’m betting they won’t as Coyne thinks they might.

by Blazingcatfur•April 2, 2026April 1, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", Canada, WTF?

Mulcair: Avi Lewis has big ideas. In politics, that’s not enough

For dreams to become reality, you first must get elected. That’s going to be a challenge for the NDP’s new leader.

The NDP put its best foot forward at last weekend’s convention, and the opening speech by Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was a highlight.

Deeply experienced and wise, Kinew represents the best of the NDP. He shone in both official languages, very much at ease on his home turf in Winnipeg.

His speech contained a strong message of hope, as one would expect.

by Blazingcatfur•April 1, 2026March 31, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", NDP