(Bloomberg Markets) — Pickup trucks pack the parking lot of the Best Western Lamplighter Inn. On an August evening in London, Ont., the hotel’s ballroom is standing room only. The Conservative Party rally is attracting rugged folks, many from outlying hamlets: farmers, health-care workers, bus drivers, pensioners, and a handful of students.Most Read from BloombergThe World’s Hottest Housing Markets Are Facing a Painful ResetRussian Defenses Crumble as Ukraine Retakes Key TerritoryStocks on CPI
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Conservatives release full platform promising billions of dollars in new pandemic aid | CBC News
The Conservative Party of Canada today released its full 160-page election platform — an ambitious agenda that promises billions of dollars in new spending to prop up an economy ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tories pounce after Trudeau says monetary policy not a priority – BNN Bloomberg
Tories pounce after Trudeau says monetary policy not a priority – BNN Bloomberg
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Conservatives Pick Erin O’Toole to Face Justin Trudeau in Next Canada Election – Bloomberg
Justin Trudeau will square off in Canada’s next election against a former air force officer who wooed the right flank of the Conservative Party.
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Conservative leadership candidate profile: Peter MacKay | CBC News
After a five-year break from politics, former Progressive Conservative leader and cabinet minister Peter MacKay hopes to make his return as leader of the Conservative Party of Canada.
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Ontario ordering all non-essential businesses to close – BNN Bloomberg
Ontario ordering all non-essential businesses to close – BNN Bloomberg
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Peter MacKay Begins Bid to Lead Canada’s Conservative Party – Bloomberg
Former Canadian cabinet minister Peter MacKay criticized Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday as he officially announced he is running to be leader of Canada’s Conservative Party.
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Scheer’s leadership safe for now after Conservative caucus vote | CBC News
Conservatives caucus members attending a post election meeting in Ottawa have voted against a provision in the Reform Act that would give them the ability to oust Andrew Scheer as leader of the party.
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How often does the party with the most seats lose the popular vote? | CBC News
The final installment of answering your election questions — from how long minorities typically last to what the future holds for the party leaders.
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Scheer promises to clear veterans benefits backlog if elected | CBC News
Andrew Scheer made a slew of promises to veterans on Sunday morning, including that a Conservative government would deal with the backlog of veterans benefits applications within two years.
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