Charest, the former Quebec premier who announced his candidacy for the leadership of the federal Conservative Party Thursday, said on Twitter that his COVID-19 symptoms are mild, but that he would be campaigning from home for the next few days.Jean Charest is seen during the launch of his campaign for leadership of the Conservative Party in…Continue Reading
After a week that saw the new interim leader of the federal Conservatives and other high-profile Tory MPs throw their support behind the anti-vaccine mandate protest convoy snarling Ottawa’s downtown core, one of the party’s Quebec MPs is breaking ranks and calling the protest a “siege.”A cyclist stops in front of trucks blocked on Metcalfe Street as a rally…Continue Reading
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is facing an internal revolt and some members of his caucus are prepared to trigger a vote on his future as early as Wednesday, sources told CBC News.Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole leaves a news conference Jan. 24, in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole is facing an internal revolt and…Continue Reading
A post-election report on the Conservative Party’s 2021 campaign performance found leader Erin O’Toole had a strong start to the 36-day electoral contest but faltered at the finish because he was “over-managed” and “over-coached” by senior staff.Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole leaves a news conference on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/Canadian Press)A post-election…Continue Reading