Fred DeLorey

Join Kate Harrison, a conservative commentator and Vice-chair at Summa Strategies, alongside Fred DeLorey, Chair of Northstar Public Affairs and former campaign director for Erin O'Toole, as they dissect recent Conservative Party upheavals. They explore crisis management following floor crossings and resignations, debates about leadership strategy, and the impact of Poilievre's aggressive tone on voter sentiment. The duo argues over whether he's the right leader to unite the party and broaden appeal to centrist voters in light of current challenges.

Marci Surkes, former Trudeau policy director now chief strategy officer, praises Carney’s leadership appeal. Fred DeLorey, ex-Conservative campaign manager turned strategist, breaks down floor-crossing motives and Conservative options. Erin Morrison, former NDP deputy chief of staff and comms exec, critiques Nunavut MP Laurie Idlout’s move and NDP implications. They debate stability, courting MPs, delivery vs. promises, and what a slim majority would change.