NDP Aurora Strategy Group

Marcel Wieder: Mulcair book launch interrupted by Energy East pipeline protesters Conservative travel ban nothing but 'posturing,' Trudeau says Trudeau takes Twitter and Google; Harper remains Facebook champ Spin Cycle: Will all of the oilsands be developed "I think the Liberals and the NDP are still feeling their way through in terms of a long campaign writ," says Toronto-based political strategist Marcel Wieder, the head of Aurora Strategy Group. "The Conservatives had the advantage of knowing how long the campaign is to plan out the execution of their campaign, according to CBC. And that what you're seeing as a result." Harper is certainly setting the pace, both in terms of campaigning and spending so far. The contrast is an illustration of how the parties have each embraced a different strategy in launching their respective campaigns — the Conservatives with an early, aggressive press to try to set the agenda, and the Liberals and NDP, so far, focussed more on their respective leaders. Exactly one week into the election, the Conservatives took to the skies on a campaign plane, showing off their financial advantage over the NDP and Liberals who are still travelling by bus or commercial air. A typical Harper campaign day starts with an early morning announcement and questions from the media, a photo op in the afternoon and then a rally with candidates and party faithful in the evening. The Conservatives have also been following a regular daily formula and strategy that has stood them well in past elections. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.