#The Conservative revolt has begun

#The Conservative revolt has begun

“#The Conservative revolt has begun” Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. There is a Conservative caucus revolt underway, and Paul Wells has been talking to one of the MPs who wants Erin O’Toole out. That unnamed MP believes anyone would be better. Replace…

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#Erin O’Toole and the Multiverse of Madness

#Erin O’Toole and the Multiverse of Madness

“#Erin O’Toole and the Multiverse of Madness” Paul Wells: Historically, when Conservatives lose they start to consider radical shifts. The question facing O’Toole was always whether he could hold the party together. A strong rule of journalistic etiquette holds that reporters mustn’t grant anonymity to sources for the purpose of badmouthing political opponents. Follow along…

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#Ottawa protestors plan to stay put

#Ottawa protestors plan to stay put

“#Ottawa protestors plan to stay put” Politics Insider for Jan. 31: Protesting truckers settle in for the long haul; public opinion on the convoy waivers; Ottawa contradicts itself on Ukraine Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. Not leaving: After a weekend in…

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#338Canada: Erin O’Toole is trapped

#338Canada: Erin O’Toole is trapped

“#338Canada: Erin O’Toole is trapped” Philippe J. Fournier: The Conservative leader’s latest personal popularity numbers are bleak, inside and outside his party Erin O’Toole has been leader of the Conservative Party for close to 18 months now, and during his leadership the only time his favourability numbers showed any sign of improvement was the two-week…

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#No, really, we’re totally fighting for democracy

#No, really, we’re totally fighting for democracy

“#No, really, we’re totally fighting for democracy” We’re still very far from knowing for sure that Russia will invade Ukraine. Or at least that it will invade Ukraine again, more than it already has and on a scale larger than its regular, continuing cross-border harassment. Joe Biden’s “guess” is that there will be an invasion….

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#The trucker convoy plans to gridlock Ottawa

#The trucker convoy plans to gridlock Ottawa

“#The trucker convoy plans to gridlock Ottawa” Politics Insider for Jan. 28: Ottawa police for an onslaught of trucks; Erin O’Toole agrees to meet with trucker protestors; the Conservative party tried to find its footing Welcome to a sneak peek of the Maclean’s Politics Insider newsletter. Sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox in the morning. Going…

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#The joy of clutter – Macleans.ca

#The joy of clutter – Macleans.ca

“#The joy of clutter – Macleans.ca” Surrounding ourselves with things we love is a salve in trying times People have always loved their stuff. Neanderthal hoarders probably packed their caves with shiny stones and fluffy feathers. From the French opulence of Louis XIV in the 17th century to the coziness of British shabby chic at…

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