I would not put too much energy into worrying about the CPC message at this point.

The Trudeau government is still new and will be give a chance to govern. My opinion is that they are spending too much money and making mistakes but that is just a opinion.

A new leader will emerge later this year and then we will see what message may resonate with the public.  I disagree that Kevin O will be the new leader, btw.

Will support (questionable polling) collapse for a carbon tax? Higher prices are a bi-product, guaranteed.

Will the apparent (again questionable polling) support for multiple $25B deficits wane?

The CPC does not have to rush to establish themselves as an alternative. The next important date is still over 2 years away.