Don’t underestimate Poilievre

History is full of politicians who won elections, despite being labelled by their opponents as too populist, or too right-wing, or too fractious.

Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre, pictured May 5, 2022, at the first leadership debate at the Canada Strong and Free Network’s conference in Ottawa. Perhaps Canadians would reject Poilievre's message today, but the question is, will they reject it in two or three years? The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY GERRY NICHOLLS

July 13, 2022

OAKVILLE, ONT.—Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “Those who have knowledge, don't predict. Those who predict, don't have knowledge.” This saying perfectly sums up why I don’t like to make predictions about future elections.

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