Tag: People’s Party of Canada

ANALYSIS: Byelection Results Show People’s Party and Greens Getting Squeezed by Larger Parties

Following byelections in Quebec, Manitoba, and Ontario that saw the Conservatives and Liberals hold on to their seats, pollsters and analysts say the lackluster results for the Green Party and People’s Party of Canada (PPC)’s shows they are being “squeezed” by the larger parties on both sides of the political spectrum. “They’re having more difficulties…


Poilievre in Manitoba Ahead of Byelection, Shoring Up Support Against Bernier

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre went after People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier while visiting Manitoba on June 2 as a federal byelection is set to be held in Portage-Lisgar later this month. Bernier has registered as a candidate in the Manitoba riding for the June 19 byelection. The riding was previously held by former interim…


ANALYSIS: 4 Federal Byelections in June: What to Look Out For

With four byelections taking place across Canada in June, a drop in popular support by more than 5 percent should be an indication for the major parties as a sign of trouble during the next federal election, according to a pollster. “For any party, a drop in popular support by 5 percent or more would…


ANALYSIS: 4 Federal Byelections in June: What to Watch For

With four byelections taking place across Canada in June, a drop in popular support by more than 5 percent should be an indication for the major parties as a sign of trouble during the next federal election, according to a pollster. “For any party, a drop in popular support by 5 percent or more would…


People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier to Run in Manitoba Byelection

People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier plans to run in an upcoming byelection for a federal seat in Portage-Lisgar, Manitoba, the same riding as former interim Conservative leader Candice Bergen. Bernier, a former Conservative cabinet minister, will announce the decision on May 12. Back in 2021, Bergen won 50 percent of the vote in…


Maxime Bernier, Peoples’ Party of Canada Founder, Handily Holds on to Leadership

OTTAWA—Maxime Bernier has easily held on to the leadership of the party he founded. Almost 96 percent of votes cast in a leadership review were in favour of Bernier staying at the helm of the People’s Party of Canada. Voting started Nov. 12, wrapped up on Friday, and was only open to members with a…


Tories Face New Rivals, Liberal Fortunes Could Shift Amid Changing Times Post-Election

News Analysis The Conservative Party’s infighting and ascendent rivals in the People’s Party and Maverick Party could be seen as a repeat of the 1990s when the Liberals ruled Canada over a divided political right. But some political scientists say there are additional factors that over time will influence the outcome this time around. Ted…


O’Toole Triggers Campaign Review After Loss, Saying No One More Disappointed Than Him

OTTAWA—The Conservatives will review their disappointing election loss, Erin O’Toole said Tuesday as he underscored his commitment to ensuring the party is battle-ready for the next campaign. “We’ve started a process that will involve all parts of the party to make sure we learn those lessons to win the trust next time,” he said at…


Maxime Bernier’s PPC Makes Inroads in Final Days of Election Campaign

The People’s Party of Canada (PPC) led by Maxime Bernier is seeing a further uptick in the polls, as the 2021 election campaign enters the final countdown. Support for the party has been rising in the polls, with polling aggregator 338 Canada putting the national vote for PPC at 6.1 percent as of Sept. 15….


People’s Party Confronts Economic Crisis, Greens Shy Away

Commentary If two people part ways at an obstacle and go far enough, they will be inclined to bump back into each other. Although lacking political clout, the People’s Party and Green Party have firm convictions and more in common than meets the eye, especially in the realms of civil liberties and personal expression. The…