Members of the media may directly contact:
Charles-Étienne Beaudry (English and French)
Part-time Professor, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Professor Beaudry’s research interests concern Canadian politics. He can speak to the recent trends in Canadian politics, including further defections from the Conservative Party to the Liberals ahead of their party meeting this weekend.
“Mark Carney’s entry into politics seems to have come at just the right time. His financial experience, in a context of economic turmoil caused by American tariffs, has reassured Canadians. Several of his government’s policies are well received: trade diversification, the Major Projects Office (MPO), and the reduction of public service spending.
Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre's grip on the Conservative Party is particular. He has a strong support amongst those who support him, but a weak support with traditional Conservatives who used to support figures such as Joe Clark, Bryan Mulroney, Jean Charest or even his own mentor Stephen Harper."