Tories and Grits spar over the political centre

The party that reclaims that space could define the future of Canadian politics. It's clear those who lead with a steady hand will define the next political era.

With polls leaning in the Liberals' favour, voters are responding to the serious image offered by Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, in contrast to Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's partisan theatrics, writes Bhagwant Sandhu.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and illustration by Naomi Wildeboer

Opinion

BY BHAGWANT SANDHU

April 17, 2025

OTTAWA—Do televised debates matter? Yes—but only if the measure of leadership is rehearsed talking points and rhetorical flair. Canadians, it seems, are less interested in snippy zingers than in who can steer the country through turbulent times. In short: who feels capab...

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