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Stéphane Dion led the Liberals into almost a decade of darkness. The Tories may want to take heed, ahead of what may be Maxime Bernier’s coronation

From Leitch’s provocations, to O’Leary’s exit, to Bernier’s sustained traction, an intriguing contest is coming down to the wire

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Who’s up? Rona Ambrose, who leaves on a high note. Who’s down? A senator under fire for going to dinner.

The Tory leadership front runner’s plan to end federal funding of health care might be his biggest gamble

The latest high-profile contender for NDP leadership could split the progressive vote with Trudeau’s Liberals—a gift to the federal Tories

Getting the members of the red chamber to toe the party line is getting increasingly difficult, as the ejection of Senator Greene from the Conservative caucus shows

The young Ontario MPP has generated buzz since he came on the scene, including comparisons to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau.