Massive Tory fundraising affords ‘nimbleness’ and more ‘boots on the ground’ in swing ridings, says Powers

Pollster Nik Nanos says the Liberals are ‘undermining any sense of urgency’ for donors to open their wallets without the expectation of an imminent election.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, right, led his party to a $35-million record-breaking fundraising total in 2023, more than twice that of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the governing Liberals, who raised $15.6-million last year.

After doubling its fundraising totals in 2023 and double-digit polling leads, the Conservative Party can afford to keep its foot on the gas to keep its base revved up, redouble volunteer recruitment, and blanket the airwaves with riding-specific attack ads, say politicos. An...

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