The Numbers: Carney's Cabinet, Poilievre's Byelection

Poilievre blasts Carney's cabinet but takes softer tone to opposing Liberal legislation

While strongly criticizing Mark Carney's new cabinet, Pierre Poilievre did indicate that his Conservative Party may support some Liberal legislation once Parliament resumes.

The Numbers: Carney's Cabinet, Poilievre's By-Election

Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new cabinet last week. Do his choices suggest some electoral considerations came into play on who did and didn’t made the cut — and does a cabinet minister make a difference at the ballot box?Plus, Pierre Poilievre’s byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot looms, as does the prickly subject of Alberta separation. This week on The Numbers, Éric and Philippe discuss some of these new developments in federal politic…

The Numbers: Carney's cabinet, Poilievre's byelection

Prime Minister Mark Carney named his new cabinet last week. Do his choices suggest some electoral considerations came into play on who did and didn’t made the cut — and does a cabinet minister make a difference at the ballot box? Plus, Pierre Poilievre’s byelection in Battle River–Crowfoot looms, as does the prickly subject of Alberta separation.This week on The Numbers, we discuss some of these new developments in federal politics. We also delv…