In the second part of a series on political fundraising, The Hill Times looks at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s surge to top-performing fundraiser since late 2022, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s team of top-performing ministers and ridings helping him reinvigorate the party’s war chest.
In the first part of a series on political fundraising, The Hill Times explores eight years of data showcasing that the Liberals have hosted 430 fundraisers representing $40-million in potential value. That’s more than twice the official opposition in tally and totals, but Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre ranks No. 1 in both attendance and estimated value since November 2022.
Large numbers of parliamentarians of all political stripes will be in attendance at this year’s Calgary Stampede as Alberta’s upcoming separatist referendum looms large.
Now back in their ridings after the spring sitting, MPs across the country are getting ready to celebrate Canada Day with their constituents.
Poll analyst Philippe Fournier says Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet is more progressive than his provincial counterpart, which is driving the two parties’ different approaches to Alberta.
The Parliament Hill Softball League is back for its 41st season bringing the Hill community together with some friendly competition.
As the October question looms about whether Albertans want to hold a referendum on separation, this summer’s campaign for unity should be a cross-partisan effort, says Calgary MP Jasraj Singh Hallan.
Bloc Québécois House Leader Christine Normandin says the Clarity Act, which requires a ‘clear majority’ vote for a province to separate from Canada, is a ‘flawed test’ that needs repealing.
Plus, parliamentarians bid farewell to Mary Simon.
The Bloc Québécois is taking issue with the prime minister’s framing of the Clarity Act, while a pollster says the Liberals should not to give ‘oxygen’ to the debate as it’s a ‘losing argument’ for the feds.
‘It’s easier to prevent homelessness through preventative measures than to help someone get off the streets,’ says Liberal MP Natilien Joseph, who suggested the study.
