I spent the weekend in Calgary at the Conservative convention. Over that time I spoke to hundreds of delegates, people from across the country about how they feel their party and the country is going.
I also spoke to a bunch of the insiders.
Some of them you would have heard from or seen on TV, others you wouldn’t have. Regardless, you’ll get a better interview with me.
This week’s Full Comment Podcast is fantastic in my view, a must listen, and I’m not saying that to blow my own horn. This episode takes you directly to the convention floor to hear from people like Conservative MPs Michelle Rempel Garner, Chris Warkentin and Jamil Jivani.
You also get to hear from people like Garry Keller and the new campaign manager for the CPC Steve Outhouse.
Listen, watch, hit subscribe on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.
Here are the official show notes.
Brian Lilley was live on the floor of the Conservative convention in Calgary, where the party gave emphatic support to keeping Pierre Poilievre as leader — and expectations were high for the Liberal government to call an election this spring. While there, Brian spoke with longtime Conservative MPs Michelle Rempel-Garner and Chris Warkentin about why they think Prime Minister Mark Carney is more vulnerable at the ballot box than he might think. He talks to campaign manager Steve Outhouse about the strategy when an election comes; and Gary Keller, a veteran of the Conservative organization, about what could be giving Carney second thoughts. He also chats with Jamil Jivani about the party’s changing image among voters, especially younger ones. (Recorded January 31, 2026)
