Michael Chong

But Bernier’s likely nearest rival, Andrew Scheer, rose to the occasion in front of the Tory crowd

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

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

Chong says Maxime Bernier’s ‘extreme vision’ would hand Trudeau’s Liberals the next election

The Conservative membership sign-up deadline is over—and the campaign messages have narrowed. Here’s what comes next.

Who’s up? The Prime Minister (and his backbench). Who’s down? A leadership contender for the Tories—and an NDP hopeful, too

Michael Chong has earned jeers and plaudits over his carbon-pricing plan. One problem: It might just be a waste of time.

Who’s up in the nation’s capital? A pair of leadership hopefuls in two parties. Who’s down? Liberals looking to become MPs.

At the Conservative debate, friction came over carbon taxes, values screening, farmers and trade, and the value of being an MP

Who’s up in the nation’s capital? Two Conservative leadership hopefuls. Who’s down? Two of their rivals (and a rookie Liberal minister).

Who ‘won’ the second French debate of the Tories’ leadership race? It’s immaterial. The real campaign is about to begin.

Scott Gilmore on the contenders, the clones and the clowns in the Conservative leadership race