OpinionWhat wouldn’t Erin O’Toole do to win?Stephen Maher: Erin O’Toole is a well-respected, serious and thoughtful politician. But that’s not what will win over the Conservative base.
OttawaWho wants to be Conservative leader?Paul Wells: The Conservatives are fast heading toward a big question about what kind of party they want to be—and there’s no easy answer
OttawaAndrew Scheer’s would-be successorsWho will lead the Conservative Party now: The ’brilliant’ Rona Ambrose? The critic Peter MacKay? Jason Kenney!? The race is on.
WashingtonHow Canada’s NAFTA charm offensive hit a wall of confusion and apathyIf Donald Trump tries to cancel NAFTA, no one knows what happens next. But it’s not clear anyone south of the border will stand up for trade.
PoliticsAnime and Conservative worlds collide, just slightlyAt least one guy was at the Tory leadership event and the anime festival next door
OttawaMaxime Bernier was oddly flat in the final Tory showcaseBut Bernier’s likely nearest rival, Andrew Scheer, rose to the occasion in front of the Tory crowd
OttawaThe highs and (many) lows of the Tory leadership raceFrom Leitch’s provocations, to O’Leary’s exit, to Bernier’s sustained traction, an intriguing contest is coming down to the wire
PoliticsTories are out on top: Ottawa Power RankingsWho’s up? Maxime Bernier, again. Who’s down? Harjit Sajjan and company.
OttawaGoogle search data proves it: the Tory leadership race is dullThe search engine giant’s data suggests Conservative leadership candidates are having a hard time standing out in the crowded race