ANALYSIS: Poilievre in Campaign Mode With Detailed Tough-on-Crime Policy Proposals

The next federal election may not happen until late 2025, but with the Tories’ commanding lead in the polls, their policy proposals are being given the increasing weight of campaign promises. The latest promises revolved around the issue of rising crime, with Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre proposing measures to combat extortion and car theft. Major media outlets, some of which have drawn criticism from Mr. Poilievre over perceived bias, have covered the developments and suggested the Tory leader is “driving the conversation” on the issue. Mr. Poilievre is also in the driver’s seat with voters’ intentions, with polls projecting a solid Tory majority if an election was held today....