The Walrus: Poilievre’s stand against securing his top-level security clearance has emerged as one of the more baffling moments of this early election season. What’s driving his irrational response?

This alone should be disqualifying in an election where the central issue facing the country is preservation of sovereignty and when we know foreign interference is a substantial concern. It's made even worse when considering that it's the movement supported by a segment of his base that is threatening Canadian sovereignty, and when we know that a segment of his base are would-be willing defectors.