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A rally opposing COVID restrictions, near the Legislative Building in Regina, on Feb. 5, 2022 (Michael Bell/CP)

What’s actually standing in the way of right-wing populism in Canada?

John Geddes: The convoy chaos suggests Canadians are just as susceptible to Trump-like forces as Americans. Our real advantages lie in our political system.

Lightbound speaks about COVID restrictions during a news conference on Feb. 8, 2022 in Ottawa (Adrian Wyld/CP)

The Joël Lightbound crisis in the Liberal Party

Paul Wells: The MP’s astonishing criticism of Liberal policy on COVID restrictions is the most serious threat to Trudeau’s leadership since Jane Philpott quit the federal cabinet

Justin Trudeau returns to Parliament with a hard stance against protests

Politics Insider for Feb. 8: Candice Bergen criticizes Trudeau; the trucker horns fall silent; Stephen Poloz’s affection for Star Trek

A police vehicle sits outside Ottawa City Hall after Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson declared a state of emergency for Ottawa, Feb. 6, 2022. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

Ottawa mayor declares a state of emergency

Politics Insider for Feb. 7: The city of Ottawa moves against the occupying protestor; Pierre Poilievre makes a big announcement; the Conservatives stare down a pivotal choice

Bergen rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Feb. 3, 2022. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Who is Candice Bergen, the interim Conservative leader?

She’s a long time Parliamentarian (with a famous name) and well liked in an increasingly divided party

Bergen smiles as she rises for the first time since assuming the Conservative leadership during Question Period, Ottawa, Feb. 3, 2022. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press)

Candice Bergen’s leadership is already controversial

Politics Insider for Feb. 4: The Ottawa protest is surprisingly popular; Ottawa police endure more criticism; the Conservatives prepare for an imminent leadership race

O'Toole speaks during a media availability in West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Jan. 27, 2022. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

Exit Erin O’Toole, stage right

Politics Insider for Feb. 3: Erin O’Toole is ousted; Pierre Poilievre is the heir apparent; Ottawa police consider deploying the military against truckers

O'Toole is lead into the House of Commons by Harper before the start of Question Period on Dec. 12, 2012 (Fred Chartrand/CP)

O’Toole is out. Meet the new new new new Conservatives

Paul Wells: What lessons does Erin O’Toole offer for the Conservatives? The numbers are against them and the firewall against U.S. conservatism has collapsed.

Erin O’Toole is in a desperate struggle to save his leadership

Politics Insider for Feb. 2: Erin O’Toole tries to whip up votes; Ottawa can’t keep up with the protests; Alberta RCMP moves in on a blockade

Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole rises during Question Period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press)

The Conservative revolt has begun

Politics Insider for Feb. 1: Erin O’Toole’s caucus organizes against him; the trucker convoy remains in place; Ottawa contradicts itself on Ukraine

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