O’Toole and the problem of pessimistic conservatism

Is it possible to turn all this around? Sure, it is. But Conservatives must first start to believe in themselves and in their values.

if public opinion polls are anything to go by, current Conservative Party leader, Erin O’Toole, pictured on the Hill on Feb. 18, 2021, isn’t exactly wowing the country with his leadership skills, writes Gerry Nicholls. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

April 14, 2021

OAKVILLE, ONT.—A conservative friend recently texted me to ask if there’s any chance Stephen Harper will ever return as Conservative Party leader? When I replied that, in my opinion, the chances of that ever happening were next to nil, he responded by texting me a sad emoji face. Not a good si...

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