Long-simmering tensions within the Conservative movement are bursting out into the federal election, experts say — undercutting Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s efforts to present himself as a unifier who can take on U.S. President Donald Trump.
Those tensions materialized again after ex-Reform Party leader Preston Manning and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, both Western-populist-styled Conservatives, made a series of controversial statements that raised the ire of former Stephen Harper cabinet ministers James Moore and Jason Kenney.
Liberals have 11-point lead over Conservatives; Carney opens up 22-point advantage over Poilievre as preferred PM
The federal Liberals now have an 11-point advantage over the Conservatives on Day 14 of the federal election campaign, while Mark Carney has opened up a 22-point lead over Pierre Poilievre when it comes to Canadians’ preferences for prime minister.
Worth the read – from Nick Kouvalis
3 weeks ago, I wrote the post below and I wanted to update it with my thoughts today:
Thank God, Pierre/CPC has recalibrated re: Trump/ Tariffs and that Garbage. **I already see improvement in the numbers in Ontario**. ✅
Again, I will reiterate that Trudeau is gone and… https://t.co/0SVi98VxQK
— realNickKouvalis (@NickKouvalis) April 5, 2025
