PoliticsElection 2015: Mike Duffy and the pursuit of controlHow the Prime Minister’s Office tried to control the Duffy affair and how it lost control in doing so
OttawaAttention, political leaders: It’s in your interest to step it upScott Feschuk: In search of election fever on the super-sized federal election campaign
OttawaVideo: Evan Solomon’s three things to watch in week 4After a wild week in Canadian politics, a look to what’s next
PoliticsStephen Harper’s campaign is a love-in. Almost.The Tory leader is at ease. And then reporters ask more questions.
OttawaEarl Cowan, the fly in the Conservatives’ rally ointmentThe Tories had refined their recipe for a smooth rally down to a science. But maybe they’ll now need to vet even their most ardent defenders.
OttawaRed tape and Tory blue: Why Stephen Harper loves the CFIBThe PM’s promise to slash red tape is exactly what the Canadian Federation of Independent Business wants. That’s good politics and iffy policy.
OttawaNigel Wright: Watching the story, part of the storyIn Courtroom 33, the Crown’s star witness became an issues management director writ small — turning every question to his favour
OttawaStephen Harper’s real problem goes beyond Mike DuffyIt isn’t just Mike Duffy and Ray Novak, says Paul Wells. It’s about the Conservatives’ style of government.
OttawaOn the Harper tour: Everybody behaveAmid further questions about the Mike Duffy trial, the day after an explosive court session, a delicate detente holds between Harper supporters and the press
PoliticsElection 2015: The unruly electorateAttendees to one of the Prime Minister’s election events loudly suggest that he be asked different questions