Can Poilievre capitalize on Carney’s weak spots?

To derail Prime Minister Mark Carney’s upsurge, Conservatives must adjust their strategy—focusing on unity, the social safety net, and practical policies that confront America head-on.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s team should adopt an approach that takes stock of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s strengths and why he is clicking with Canadians, and then adjust their strategy, writes Bhagwant Sandhu.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade, Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY BHAGWANT SANDHU

March 19, 2025

OTTAWA—Having been sworn-in as prime minister, Mark Carney appears ready to bring the fight to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. If he mobilizes a good ground game, Carney could be on track to win the next federal election. The question is: can Poilievre stop him?

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