The Q&A session has now ended. Check out the comment section to see how the Star’s Ottawa bureau answered readers’ questions.
What does Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet tell us about his priorities? How much is his own popularity bolstered by Canada’s trade-war era surging patriotism?
What’s next for the Conservative Party of Canada? How will Pierre Poilievre steer the party from outside parliament after the shocking loss of his own seat in this spring’s election? And what will the Tories do to connect with Canadians?
Ottawa reporters Alex Ballingall and Raisa Patel answered your questions on May 14. Scroll through the comments and click on replies to see their answers.
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