The Frank Stronach lawsuit noted

Poilievre’s landslide victory at his leadership review raises questions about the flurry of coverage about his political demise only months ago. Why was there such a disconnect? 

With Carney riding high, and Poilievre’s likeability still a concern, Conservatives are betting on the long game (and hoping to avoid a spring election.) 

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Further reading: 

• Poilievre clears leadership review with 87% support, following a rousing, campaign-style speech - CTV News
• I’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build  - Toronto Star
• When a Harper Conservative goes after Pierre Poilievre, you know there’s blood in the water  - Toronto Star
• Braid: Poilievre's team gets ready for epic leadership review fight in Calgary - Calgary Herald  
• John Ivison: Bad blood has infected Poilievre's Conservatives, and Liberals are loving it - National Post
• There are many reasons why Pierre Poilievre doesn’t want a spring election. There’s one surprising way he could buy more time - Toronto Star
• Braid: New-look Pierre Poilievre could be a lot more trouble than the Liberals expect - Calgary Herald
• Parks Canada planned to delete a heritage website — but one proud Canadian hit 'Save' | CBC News
• Heritage Guide
• I’m suing Frank Stronach – and yes, I’m in it for the money - The Globe and Mail  ​​     

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