New federal party arrives in Kelowna
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
It appears voters in the Central Okanagan will have another party from which to choose in the next federal election. Continue reading
Maxime Bernier
Alleged white supremacist who was kicked out of Alberta UCP briefly joined Maxime Bernier’s party
An alleged white supremacist who was kicked out of Alberta’s United Conservative Party found a new political home for a brief time in Maxime Bernier’s fledgling People’s Party of Canada. Continue reading
Conservatives tap former mayor to go up against Maxime Bernier in 2019
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer announced Saturday that he’s chosen a former local mayor and agricultural entrepreneur to face Quebec MP Maxime Bernier in the 2019 election. Continue reading
Reality check: Maxime Bernier says CO2 isn’t a pollutant. Climate scientists say he’s wrong
There are some opponents to the carbon tax who are arguing the use of the word “pollution” when talking about carbon dioxide. Continue reading
People’s Party of 1? Bernier files to register new party, but so far he’s the only candidate
Quebec MP Maxime Bernier is trying to make his political movement official. Continue reading
Voters ‘embrace something different’ in recent elections
By Sarah Ritchie Sr. Broadcast Journalist/Anchor
The historic results of recent provincial elections in Quebec and New Brunswick are a sign that voters are embracing change, according to one political scientist. Continue reading
Andrew Scheer tells caucus he has message for Justin Trudeau: ‘bring it on’
The Conservative leader used the first caucus meeting of the sitting to blast the Liberals as not up to facing the challenges in the world. Continue reading
‘I am not a communist’: Maxime Bernier doubles down on People’s Party name amid criticism
Maxime Bernier said his new conservative party — the People’s Party of Canada — has nothing to do with communism, but about putting the “power back in the people.” Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Why Bernier’s People’s Party worries Conservatives
No one expects Bernier’s party to win any seats, but if they can attract even a small percentage of the right-wing vote in key ridings, it would split the conservative vote and allow the Liberals to walk up the middle. Continue reading
The West Block, Season 8, Episode 2
The full episode and transcript of The West Block, Season 8, Episode 2 Continue reading
