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Pierre Poilievre and the anti-elite populism that won the day: As a university student, Pierre Poilievre won $10,000 for an essay explaining how ...
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Pierre Poilievre and the anti-elite populism that won the day: As a university student, Pierre Poilievre won $10,000 for an essay explaining how ...
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Pierre Poilievre and the anti-elite populism that won the day
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Trudeau, Poilievre trade attacks over the federal budget: Prime Minister and Conservative Leader accuse each other of supporting the wealthy at Canadians’ ...
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Trudeau, Poilievre trade attacks over the federal budget
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Susan Delacourt: Would Pierre Poilievre or Justin Trudeau be the better party host? Airplane seatmate? Here’s who Canadians say they’d prefer to hang out with
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CAQ whip resigns from caucus, to run for Conservatives in next federal election: Pierre Poilievre wrote on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter ...
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CAQ whip resigns from caucus, to run for Conservatives in next federal ...
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Conservative MPs display statesmanlike behaviour – not!: Pierre Poilievre’s government-in-waiting ought to show that it can represent the country with class ...
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Conservative MPs display statesmanlike behaviour – not!
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Pierre Poilievre criticizes Trudeau on intelligence briefing-notes disclosure: The Conservative Leader tells an Ottawa conference that the Prime Minister appears ...
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Pierre Poilievre criticizes Trudeau on intelligence briefing-notes ...
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The carbon tax is almost dead, and NDP leaders are helping to kill it: Both the Conservatives under Pierre Poilievre and the NDP under Jagmeet Singh aim to ...
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The carbon tax is almost dead, and NDP leaders are helping to kill it
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Canada: Rising prices put Justin Trudeau in a tight spot: The Conservative opposition is far ahead of the governing Liberals in all polls in Canada ...
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Canada: Rising prices put Justin Trudeau in a tight spot
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‘I implore our government to allow a few more desperate Afghans the chance for a new life here.’ The plight of Afghan refugees ...
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‘I implore our government to allow a few more desperate Afghans the chance ...
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Pierre Poilievre’s popularity is having a major impact on B.C. politics, new poll suggests
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Pierre Poilievre’s popularity is having a major impact on B.C. politics ...
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Federal officials asked Facebook to take down false allegations about Trudeau in 2019 campaign, inquiry hears
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Pierre Poilievre is upending B.C. politics without trying very hard: His name recognition is lending support to an otherwise unknown provincial Conservative ...
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Pierre Poilievre is upending B.C. politics without trying very hard
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Staff from PM's office to testify at foreign interference inquiry: Staff from the Prime Minister's Office are set to speak today at the public inquiry into ...
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Staff from PM's office to testify at foreign interference inquiry
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Most Canadians think the federal government is overspending, survey finds: Most Canadians say they feel the federal government is overspending ...
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Most Canadians think the federal government is overspending, survey finds
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Poilievre joins call for Trudeau to hold carbon price meeting with premiers - National | Globalnews.ca
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Peter Murrell’s re-arrest has plunged the SNP into crisis: There is what can only be described as a mood of despair in SNP circles after the re-arrest of former ...
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Peter Murrell’s re-arrest has plunged the SNP into crisis
Quick Glance: Police Investigation into SNP Finances: Key Updates
  • On Thursday, the re-arrest of Peter Murrell, the husband of Nicola Sturgeon, took place as part of the police investigation into the SNP’s finances.

  • Murrell, aged 59, was apprehended and underwent interrogation by detectives.

  • The arrest occurred slightly more than a year subsequent to the search conducted by Police Scotland officers at the couple’s residence, where a blue tent was set up outside the property, alongside searches at the SNP’s headquarters in Edinburgh.

  • In April 2024, Peter Murrell was charged with 'embezzlement' of funds from the SNP.
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Federal minister Dominic LeBlanc says he supports PM, but doesn’t deny leadership organizing report
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Federal minister Dominic LeBlanc says he supports PM, but doesn’t deny ...
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Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase, Trudeau says: Prime minister says the increase will also mean larger quarterly rebate cheques ...
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Premiers making 'political hay' out of carbon pricing increase ...
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Politics Briefing: Labour leader targets Poilievre, calls him ‘anti-worker politician’
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Politics Briefing: Labour leader targets Poilievre, calls him ‘anti-worker ...
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Rishi Sunak's dire poll rating is not the Tories' biggest problem: Voters have a short attention span but long memories
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Rishi Sunak's dire poll rating is not the Tories' biggest problem
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Eric Girard sticking with CAQ, but doesn't rule out running for federal Conservatives
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Eric Girard sticking with CAQ, but doesn't rule out running for federal ...
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| Montreal Gazette: "I asked him to withdraw" after learning of his intention, Premier François Legault says.
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NDP, Conservative leaders portray starkly different visions for Canada’s future: Jagmeet Singh — speaking at the NDP's annual Progress Summit — said Justin ...
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NDP, Conservative leaders portray starkly different visions for Canada’s ...
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| Montreal Gazette: "If you want our votes, you must respect and enhance our rights. Not with pretty words, but concrete action."
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Amazon Labor Union hampered by division and other roadblocks ahead of leadership election
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Amazon Labor Union hampered by division and other roadblocks ahead of ...
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CSIS briefing for PMO in 2023 says China interfered in both 2019 and 2021 elections, inquiry told
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CSIS briefing for PMO in 2023 says China interfered in both 2019 and 2021 ...
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| Montreal Gazette: "We want to live in a society where there is a culture of tolerance, acceptance and dialogue," the former Quebec premier says.
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Long-serving NDP MP Charlie Angus says he won’t seek re-election — creating an opening for Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
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Long-serving NDP MP Charlie Angus says he won’t seek re-election — ...
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Political May-hem looms for embattled UK leader: When Rishi Sunak became UK prime minister in 2022, the conventional wisdom was that he would help stabilize a ...
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Political May-hem looms for embattled UK leader
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Michelle O’Neill insists no threat to power-sharing after Donaldson resignation: Deputy DUP first minister Emma Little-Pengelly has also vowed to work to provide ...
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Michelle O’Neill insists no threat to power-sharing after Donaldson ...
Quick Glance: Sir Jeffrey Donaldson resigns as DUP leader following historical sexual offences charges
  • Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has immediately resigned as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party after being charged with historical sexual offences.

  • The party has suspended him and unanimously appointed Mr. Gavin Robinson MP as the interim party leader.

  • He has led the party since 2021 and has been an MP since 1997. Prior to joining the DUP, he was part of the Ulster Unionist Party's delegation that negotiated the Good Friday Peace Agreement.

  • The Police Service of Northern Ireland has charged a 61-year-old man with non-recent sexual offences, while a 57-year-old woman has been charged with aiding and abetting. Both are scheduled to appear in court on April 24th.
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‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tory activists’ despair at party readiness for election campaign
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‘Worst I’ve seen’: Tory activists’ despair at party readiness for election ...
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Camden Council Conservative group leader Gio Spinella resigns: Camden's Conservative leader Gio Spinella has resigned, triggering a by-election for one of just ...
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Camden Council Conservative group leader Gio Spinella resigns
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‘The open letter calling for a return to civility is a soothing but useless balm for a gaping wound.’ Healing our public discourse ...
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‘The open letter calling for a return to civility is a soothing but ...
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The four scenarios that could force Rishi Sunak out before election: The King has the power to block a general election, which could cause Rishi Sunak to be ...
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The four scenarios that could force Rishi Sunak out before election
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Is Doug Ford one — and how about Pierre Poilievre? What does it even mean to be a conservative in Canada these days?
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Is Doug Ford one — and how about Pierre Poilievre? What does it even mean ...
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How some Muslims view Pierre Poilievre’s stance on Israel-Hamas war: Conservatives have been trying to nurture the party’s relationship with Muslims as part of ...
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How some Muslims view Pierre Poilievre’s stance on Israel-Hamas war
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Conservative leader supports Manitoba’s attempt to be exempt from carbon backstop
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Conservative leader supports Manitoba’s attempt to be exempt from carbon ...
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Justin Trudeau’s pay will top $400K on April 1 as politicians get raises - National | Globalnews.ca
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Justin Trudeau’s pay will top $400K on April 1 as politicians get raises - ...
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Tom Mulcair: Just give it time, and Poilievre's stances can turn on a dime: Pierre Poilievre has discovered the charm of saying one thing and its opposite in ...
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Tom Mulcair: Just give it time, and Poilievre's stances can turn on a dime
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On the carbon tax, the Opposition’s cynicism neatly coincides with the public’s: Many people concluded that Canadians wanted action on climate change and were ...
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On the carbon tax, the Opposition’s cynicism neatly coincides with the ...
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"A man of great political acumen and unmatched personal skills": What Pierre Poilievre, Jason Kenney and other Conservatives said about how Brian ...
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"A man of great political acumen and unmatched personal skills": ...
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Prime minister and other party leaders pay tribute to Brian Mulroney: Trudeau, Poilievre praised the former prime minister for his mix of humility ...
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Prime minister and other party leaders pay tribute to Brian Mulroney
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Japan Coalition Member Says Election Likely in Fall After LDP’s Vote: Japan is likely to hold a general election in the fall after the ruling Liberal Democratic ...
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Japan Coalition Member Says Election Likely in Fall After LDP’s Vote
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McConnell departure could signal a more Trumpian turn for US Senate: Mitch McConnell's decision to step aside as U.S. Senate Republican leader raises questions ...
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McConnell departure could signal a more Trumpian turn for US Senate
Quick Glance: Sen. McConnell Stepping Down as Republican Leader in November
  • Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step down from that position in November.

  • McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision in the Senate.

  • His choice signifies a significant shift in ideology within the Republican Party.

  • McConnell cited the recent passing of his wife's youngest sister as a moment of reflection.
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Don Martin: The carbon tax coalition saves Trudeau from a loss of confidence: It came to pass on Thursday evening that the confidentially predictable failure of ...
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Don Martin: The carbon tax coalition saves Trudeau from a loss of ...
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No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs: Officials and RCMP | Globalnews.ca
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No evidence of widespread diversion of B.C. safe-supply drugs: Officials ...
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Poilievre urges emergency debate on April 1 carbon price hike - National | Globalnews.ca
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Rick Scott ‘seriously considering’ run for Senate GOP leader: Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) said Friday he is “seriously considering” a run for Senate Republican ...
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Rick Scott ‘seriously considering’ run for Senate GOP leader
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Politics Briefing: Pierre Poilievre’s good day – his rating is soaring and he’s added to his caucus
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Politics Briefing: Pierre Poilievre’s good day – his rating is soaring and ...
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With McConnell stepping down, GOP faces Trump civil war: The race to replace Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is laying bare the power struggle ...
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With McConnell stepping down, GOP faces Trump civil war
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Conservative MPs react to Luka Magnotta's prison transfer: Conservative MPs are criticizing the federal government amid the news that convicted killer Luka ...
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Conservative MPs react to Luka Magnotta's prison transfer
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Canada to present federal budget on April 16, finance ministry says: Canada's Finance Ministry said on Monday it would present its 2024-25 federal budget to ...
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Canada to present federal budget on April 16, finance ministry says
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Robert Libman: What Poilievre can learn from Mulroney: To leave an enduring legacy, resist political opportunism and stick to your convictions.
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Robert Libman: What Poilievre can learn from Mulroney
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Simon Harris refuses to rule out calling general election before end of year: When pressed if he would rule out an election before the end of the year ...
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Simon Harris refuses to rule out calling general election before end of ...
Quick Glance: Leo Varadkar: A Populist Who Struggled with Real People
  • In May 2002, a young party activist analyzed the defeat of Fine Gael under Michael Noonan, emphasizing that none of the former leaders were the expected messiah for the party.

  • Leo Varadkar's political legacy comprises valuable contributions, but he was never seen as a savior of the party. His ability to navigate contradictions made him a skilled politician, but he ultimately realized he couldn't balance on the political tightrope indefinitely.

  • Varadkar was described as a politician who straddled conservatism and an increasingly progressive society. Despite his rapid rise in politics and popularity during crises, he struggled to address long-term challenges in areas like healthcare and housing.

  • His popularity peaked during the Brexit crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, where he was seen as a unifying and authoritative leader. However, he failed to effectively tackle long-term structural issues in Ireland, especially in healthcare and housing, as his neoliberal views did not offer compelling solutions.
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Theresa Reidy: Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland a prosperous state in an increasingly uncertain world
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Theresa Reidy: Leo Varadkar leaves Ireland a prosperous state in an ...
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Ernst to run against Cotton for Senate GOP No. 3 this fall: The Republican Senate leadership will experience an overhaul.
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Ernst to run against Cotton for Senate GOP No. 3 this fall
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Friends, family pay heartfelt tribute as Brian Mulroney remembered in Montreal: MONTREAL — Former prime minister Brian Mulroney was remembered Saturday as a ...
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Friends, family pay heartfelt tribute as Brian Mulroney remembered in ...
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Harris set to announce candidacy for Fine Gael leadership: Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris is expected to announce his candidacy for the ...
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Harris set to announce candidacy for Fine Gael leadership
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Poilievre calls for 'immediate police investigation' after DND employee's company gets ArriveCan contract
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Poilievre calls for 'immediate police investigation' after DND employee's ...