Don’t look to QP for the Tory leader’s biggest waves

While Pierre Poilievre and Justin Trudeau were fluffing their pillows two sword-lengths apart, the real stuff was happening in the official opposition leader’s office.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has made some smart moves in his early weeks, including bringing in a respected chief of staff, breaking bread with Brian Mulroney, and meeting with caucus members, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY TIM POWERS

September 28, 2022

OTTAWA—While much of the focus over the last week was on the highly anticipated first Question Period encounter between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and new official opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, the real action was “off the field” for the new Conservative leader. Poilievre likely prefe...

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