Pierre Poilievre did not win the Conservative leadership by using the subtle arts of diplomacy.
But in his first couple of weeks on the job, Poilievre has been making some choices — especially on the hiring front — that seem to reveal an interest in building as many bridges as the new leader had been expected to burn.
It would be a mistake to cast these developments as proof of a kinder, gentler Poilievre, especially this early in his tenure. But he is defying many expectations — by Liberals in particular — that Poilievre would launch into his new job in pure attack mode.
