Susan Delacourt: Pierre Poilievre is taking a beating from conservatives who should have his back

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Denley: Pierre Poilievre is the right man in the wrong city

Poilievre would make Canadians more reliant on themselves and less on government. That’s not popular in Ottawa, which likes big bureaucracy.

He says he's making jokes when he says the polls are all wrong, but his fans take him seriously.

Ahead of crucial debates, Poilievre is walking a political tightrope

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is walking a political tightrope where he must convince voters on the fence without losing the support of his base that is too comfortable with President Donald Trump for the average Canadian.

Susan Delacourt: Pierre Poilievre is taking a beating from conservatives who should have his back

Conservatives who would normally be allies against the federal Liberals are openly at odds over who is best placed to win the April 28 federal election, Susan Delacourt writes.

Election Writ 4/15: Ontario is a problem for Pierre Poilievre

If you squint, you can see some indications that the margin between the Liberals and Conservatives is getting a little smaller. But the Liberals retain a good lead nationally and a very comfortable lead in the projected seat count.Ontario is probably the main reason for that — and it’s the place where Pierre Poilievre needs to turn things around (and quickly) if he’s going to have any chance of winning this election.Also in today’s newsletter: C…