Duelling Liberal, NDP conventions a pre-election glimpse into campaign readiness

It was more important for NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to distinguish his offer from the Liberal government, say politicos, with both parties presenting resolutions that offered similar progressive policy solutions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, left, and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh each tested pre-election messaging as they closed their respective conventions this past weekend, with Mr. Trudeau ignoring the New Democrats and Mr. Singh taking credit for boosting the government's pandemic response.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

News

BY SAMANTHA WRIGHT ALLEN

April 13, 2021

The recent back-to-back Liberal and NDP policy conventions offered a chance for party brass to test pre-election campaign messages on a captive audience, say strategists who suggest the governing party presented a “well-oiled” machine while the New Democrats struggled to get policy proposals air...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy