Friday March 2, 2018
Editorial Cartoon by Graeme MacKay, The Hamilton Spectator – Friday March 2, 2018
Ontario PC Leadership Debate Adds To The Political Drama
February 28, 2018
The race to lead the Ontario Progressive Conservatives might be the most captivating political drama in Canada right now.
The race took another turn this week when Patrick Brown — who sparked the contest by resigning as PC leader last month amid sexual misconduct allegations — abandoned his controversial bid to reclaim his job.
February 15, 2018
Some of the remaining contenders have deep political connections that make for an interesting contest, even for those outside of Canada’s largest province.
Former Toronto councillor Doug Ford is the older brother of late mayor Rob Ford; lawyer Caroline Mulroney is the daughter of former prime minister Brian Mulroney; and former MPP Christine Elliott is the widow of late federal finance minister Jim Flaherty.
Anti-sex-ed activist Tanya Granic Allen has also joined the race as a champion of the social conservative wing of a party that was moved more to the centre under Brown’s leadership.
February 21, 2018
With voting to begin Friday, PC members are hoping to drill down on policy and priorities of the candidates who seek to lead the party into a June election. More than 1,000 questions have already been submitted by party members for debate consideration, said Raj.
Though Brown has bowed out, questions about his management of the party and the divisions that have surfaced over a tumultuous few weeks remain.(Source: Huffington Post)