The Conservative Party of Canada’s caucus has raised the thorny question of how the different groups within contemporary conservatism can co\u002Dexist and…
O’Toole’s exit revealed two discernible factions among the party’s elite.
A second camp contains more ideologically grounded members, such as Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis. Generally to the right of the moderates, they think that the Conservative Party should position itself as a confrontational, anti-establishment party. This showdown between moderates and ideologues in many ways mirrors the original differences behind the Reform-Progressive Conservative split.But what makes this period different is that these tensions, now spilled into the open by O’Toole’s removal, are set against the backdrop of a growing populist disposition among some voters. As with other right-wing populist movements, this is likely linked to broader, long-term factors.
Many, but not all, subscribe to far-right, intolerant and extremist positions. So far, much of their expression has been conducted through other political vehicles like the People’s Party of Canada. But this radical-right mobilization — following the prominence of the ongoing Ottawa protest — could be an untapped opportunity to grow support for the Conservative Party of Canada.
But this scenario will probably have a negative impact on Canadian democracy. In addition to reducing federal politics to an even more vulgar level, this new version of the Conservative Party is very clearly unelectable. Supported perhaps in areas of the West and rural Canada, it will not work to bring centrist, urban, diverse and young voters — those who decide federal elections — to the party’s side.
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