Raisa Patel

Ottawa

Political Journalist at The (Toronto) Star

National politics reporter for the @TorontoStar. Tips? DM or find me at [email protected]. Extra crispy vocal fry. 🔊 rye-EE-sah, 📸 @gablehead

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Conservatives won’t axe billions in federal agreements supporting automakers, battery plants, Poilievre says

11 hours ago | wellandtribune.ca | Raisa Patel

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Conservatives pour resources into Pierre Poilievre’s riding

1 day ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel |Tonda MacCharles |Robert Benzie |Althia Raj

OTTAWA — The federal Conservatives are funneling resources into Pierre Poilievre‘s local campaign, shoring up volunteer support in the leader’s Ottawa-area riding over concerns that winning his seat is not guaranteed, the Star has learned.
Pierre Poilievre pledges ‘ban’ on new taxes in costed platform that projects $14 billion deficit in four years

2 days ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel |Tonda MacCharles |Alex Ballingall

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a governing plan Tuesday that envisages smaller governmentand promises billions in tax cuts which would deplete revenues, leaving a $14 billion deficit hole in the budget four years from now, even as he follows through on political promises to cut foreign aid, outside consultants, and defund the CBC.
Pierre Poilievre pledges ‘ban’ on new taxes in costed platform that projects $14 billion deficit in four years

2 days ago | stcatharinesstandard.ca | Raisa Patel |Tonda MacCharles |Alex Ballingall

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Pope Francis dead at 88; World reacts to pontiff’s death one day after last public appearance on Easter Sunday

3 days ago | therecord.com | Alex Boyd |Kristjan Lautens |Alex Ballingall |Raisa Patel

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff, died Monday. He was 88. Follow the Star’s live coverage today. The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, is postponed after the pope’s deathVATICAN CITY—The canonization of the first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, has been postponed due to the death Monday of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced. Acutis was to be canonized next Sunday in St. Peter’s Square on the occasion of the Jubilee celebration for adolescents.
Welcome to the ‘torture chamber’: Internal document offers window into Conservatives’ strategy for parliamentary committees

6 days ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel

OTTAWA — A “torture chamber” for the government. “Social media content generators.”A way to “delay” and “derail” the government’s agenda and priorities. That’s a window into how the federal Conservatives view parliamentary committees, according to internal presentation slides obtained by the Star that offer a rare look inside party strategy. “It’s all about using (committee) material and using the work of Parliament for entirely partisan purposes.
French debate recap: Carney, Poilievre and other leaders spar in first forum, Trump mentioned less than expected

1 week ago | therecord.com | Ryan Tumilty |Raisa Patel |Kristjan Lautens |Justin Ling

This file is no longer being updated. Tonight’s debate — one of only two scheduled this election — was streamed here with live analysis from across the Star’s newsroom. Scroll through below.
Leaders’ debate to start earlier to avoid conflict with crucial Montreal Canadiens’ game

1 week ago | thespec.com | Ryan Tumilty |Raisa Patel

OTTAWA—Wednesday’s French-language federal leaders’ debate has been moved two hours earlier to 6 p.m. to avoid a direct face off with a potentially crucial hockey game for the Montreal Canadiens.
Pierre Poilievre would use the notwithstanding clause to keep multiple murderers locked up

1 week ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel |Mark Ramzy

OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has vowed to invoke the notwithstanding clause — something the federal government has never done — to ensure that those convicted of multiple murders receive consecutive sentences without eligibility for parole after 25 years. “I’m announcing today a Conservative government will reintroduce and pass the law that empowered judges to impose consecutive sentences for killers convicted of multiple murders.
One of these neighbouring ridings will be represented by Canada’s prime minister after this month’s election

1 week ago | thespec.com | Raisa Patel |Alex Ballingall

OTTAWA — Part of the frontier between the federal ridings of Carleton and Nepean is a two-lane road that slices through the outskirts of the nation’s capital. It’s a place where rural bleeds into suburban, where broken husks of vegetation stick through snow-laden fields, and neat newly built neighbourhoods stand near piles of upturned dirt where more houses are under construction. The scene is familiar at the edge of any North American city.

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31 Mar 25

RT @markramzyy: Meet Pierre Poilievre's not-so-secret weapon: his wife https://t.co/dRgedFnDWr Analysis from @R_SPatel via @torontostar

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27 Mar 25

RT @robertbenzie: BREAKING: Internal Doug Ford polling obtained by the @TorontoStar paints a grim picture for @PierrePoilievre in Ontario.…

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26 Mar 25

RT @markramzyy: Amid plunging polls, these NDP voters are seriously considering Mark Carney https://t.co/mYQQ3XAkzf My latest via @torontos…

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Articles

Conservatives won’t axe billions in federal agreements supporting automakers, battery plants, Poilievre says

Conservatives pour resources into Pierre Poilievre’s riding

Pierre Poilievre pledges ‘ban’ on new taxes in costed platform that projects $14 billion deficit in four years

Pierre Poilievre pledges ‘ban’ on new taxes in costed platform that projects $14 billion deficit in four years

Pope Francis dead at 88; World reacts to pontiff’s death one day after last public appearance on Easter Sunday

Welcome to the ‘torture chamber’: Internal document offers window into Conservatives’ strategy for parliamentary committees

French debate recap: Carney, Poilievre and other leaders spar in first forum, Trump mentioned less than expected

Leaders’ debate to start earlier to avoid conflict with crucial Montreal Canadiens’ game

Pierre Poilievre would use the notwithstanding clause to keep multiple murderers locked up

One of these neighbouring ridings will be represented by Canada’s prime minister after this month’s election

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