Maxime Bernier fined $2,000 for violating Manitoba’s pandemic health orders
The leader of the People’s Party of Canada has been fined $2,000 for violating COVID-19 restrictions in Manitoba two years ago.
May 16, 2023
Maxime Bernier appears to eye Manitoba byelection in bid to return as MP
People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier appears set to announce his candidacy in an coming byelection for a federal seat in Manitoba.
Politics
May 10, 2023
Bernier’s Portage bid could be an uphill battle
People’s Party of Canada leader Maxime Bernier is expected to announce his candidacy for the Portage-Lisgar seat in Parliament, but political experts say winning that by-election is an uphill battle.
Politics
May 11, 2023
Canada election: PPC leader Maxime Bernier brags of ‘purple wave’; loses own riding
People’s Party of Canada (PPC) leader Maxime Bernier spoke of a “purple wave” during his speech to supporters after losing the race in his home riding of Beauce in Quebec. Bernier said “thousands of Canadians” were supporting his party, after losing to Conservative candidate Richard Lehoux.
Canada
Sep 20, 2021
Canada election: Nenshi mocks Maxime Bernier, calls him delusional for ‘purple wave’ speech to followers
Calgary mayor and Global News election contributor Naheed Nenshi took particular pleasure in the People’s Party of Canada Maxime Bernier’s speech after his party failed to secure a single seat in parliament. “He doesn’t get the purple wave – that’s me” Nenshi crowed while wagging his finger. Nenshi said that Bernier’s speech was “delusional” for...
Canada
Sep 20, 2021
Canada election: NDP’s Singh says he doesn’t think PPC Leader Bernier should be included in federal leadership debate
Speaking in Toronto on Saturday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he doesn’t think People’s Party of Canada Leader Maxime Bernier should be allowed to participate in the federal leadership debate because in his view, Bernier’s messaging opposes science and is harmful to the public.
Canada
Aug 21, 2021
Maxime Bernier’s popularity tied to more than health restriction anger, experts say
Galvanized by vaccinations and pandemic issues, support for the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) more than tripled nationally in Monday’s election. Will Reimer reports on what the future is for the PPC.
Sep 21, 2021
MPs Leitch, Bernier announce run for federal Conservative leadership
Conservative MPs Maxime Bernier and Kellie Leitch both announced they will run to be named the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. A decision will be made at the party convention in May 2017.
Canada
Apr 6, 2016
Conservative leader hopefuls part of renewal process after election loss
Sat, Feb 27: Conservative leadership hopefuls; Tony Clement, Maxime Bernier, and Lisa Raitt take part in panel discussion at the Manning Centre conference today. Much has been made of the Conservatives’ need to rebrand themselves after their election loss and Stephen Harper’s departure after more than a decade at the helm. But Kevin O’Leary doesn’t...
Global National
Feb 27, 2016
Tony Clement endorses Maxime Bernier’s Conservative leadership bid
Former Conservative cabinet minister and one-time leadership candidate Tony Clement announced Thursday he’s throwing his support behind Maxime Bernier’s bid for party leadership.
Canada
Dec 1, 2016
Conservative leadership hopefuls turn sights on Maxime Bernier after Kevin O`Leary withdraws from race
Conservative leadership hopefuls turned their attention towards Maxime Bernier after fellow candidate withdrew from the race and threw his support behind Bernier. David Akin reports.
Politics
Apr 26, 2017
Maxime Bernier questions government regarding Bombardier, Boeing spat
Conservative MP Maxime Bernier received a warm round of applause from his colleagues Monday when he rose to ask a question regarding the U.S. Commerce Department’s decision regarding Bombardier.
Canada
May 29, 2017
Maxime Bernier says Conservatives will ‘build a stronger country’
Maxime Bernier said he was very proud of the Conservative Party and that he believes voters will choose the right leader to beat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2019.
Canada
May 26, 2017
Maxime Bernier claims People’s Party of Canada true conservative choice
People’s Party of Canada founder Maxime Bernier was in Saskatoon on Thursday evening for a rally. He sat down with Jackie Wilson to discuss issues important to him including the economy and immigration.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Nov 30, 2018
Building a new political party
Maxime Bernier left the conservative party in 2018 to start the People’s Party of Canada. With months to go until the federal election, Bernier is searching for his candidates from coast to coast.
Global National
May 4, 2019
Renata Ford to run in federal election as People’s Party of Canada candidate
Renata Ford, the widow of former Toronto mayor Rob Ford and sister-in-law to Premier Doug Ford, will be running for Maxime Bernier’s People’s Party of Canada. Sean O’Shea reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jun 21, 2019
The ongoing challenge of uniting Conservative Canadians
In a very unified way, the Conservatives are forging ahead, trying to turn the page on Maxime Bernier’s bitter departure. But is it easier said than done? The party has a history of disintegrating over ideological battles. So will this latest political shakeup, and Bernier’s plan to start a new party, divide a party that...
Global National
Aug 24, 2018
Should Maxime Bernier get the boot from the Conservative caucus?
The Panel talks the controversy surrounding Conservative MP Maxime Bernier and Tim Hortons attempting to rebuild trust with a redesign of its packaging
The Morning Show
Aug 17, 2018
Maxime Bernier quits Conservatives; may form new party
The turmoil within the federal Conservative party boiled over Thursday with maverick MP Maxime Bernier dramatically quitting. Abigail Bimman has reaction from the Tories.
Global National
Aug 23, 2018
How the Liberals could benefit from Bernier quitting Conservatives
The federal Liberals are very likely welcoming the chaos among the Conservatives, with MP Maxime Bernier quitting the party. Could the move benefit Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals? Mercedes Stephenson reports.
Global National
Aug 23, 2018