EPISODE · Sep 13, 2022 · 20 MIN
Pierre Poilievre's massive win presents Conservatives with a united front
from 10/3: Canada Covered · host Postmedia
Pierre Poilievre’s first-ballot victory in the Conservative leadership race shows a party more unified than the campaign may have led many to believe. The new opposition leader now faces a tall order: unite his caucus to present a government in waiting in order to beat the Trudeau Liberals in the next election, whenever that may come. National Post political reporter Catherine Levesque joins me to discuss Poilievre’s win, what his message was to Canadians in his first speech as leader, and what comes next for the party. Background reading: Poilievre says 'Canadians are hurting', promises to transform 'hurt into hope' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Pierre Poilievre’s first-ballot victory in the Conservative leadership race shows a party more unified than the campaign may have led many to believe. The new opposition leader now faces a tall order: unite his caucus to present a government in waiting in order to beat the Trudeau Liberals in the next election, whenever that may come. National Post political reporter Catherine Levesque joins me to discuss Poilievre’s win, what his message was to Canadians in his first speech as leader, and what comes next for the party. Background reading: Poilievre says 'Canadians are hurting', promises to transform 'hurt into hope' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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