Tag: CPC

Tory Leadership French Debate Reflects Vitriolic Turn of Race

Commentary The Conservative Party of Canada’s (CPC) French leadership debate in Laval, Que., was better than the odd spectacle in Edmonton when the use of trombone sound effects and paddles as props made more news than the views of the candidates. The debate was not dominated by shouting and fireworks as was the Ottawa debate…


Oil Jumps in Volatile Trade Amid CPC Pipeline Disruption

LONDON—Oil prices rose in volatile trading on Wednesday, supported by disruption to Russian and Kazakh crude exports via the CPC pipeline. Brent crude futures were up $5.16, or 4.5 percent, at $120.64 a barrel at 1335 GMT. Prices had earlier fallen to a low of $114.45. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose $4.83,…


Conservative Party Hasn’t Learned From Past Mistakes

Political party conventions can be a great mechanism for party renewal and invigoration. These gatherings can unite the party faithful and build momentum. With a federal election looming while national support for his party continues to dwindle, Conservative Party of Canada (CPC) Leader Erin O’Toole desperately needed a breakthrough in the 2021 convention. Instead of…