Within minutes of becoming leader of Canada’s Conservatives, I said that I want the Party to be one that welcomes all Canadians, regardless of race, religion, economic standing, education, or sexual orientation. I've said that as Prime Minister I will govern on behalf of all Canadians. I am pro-choice. I believe in a Canada that welcomes people of every background. I've said that Conservatives have to take inequality seriously. I’ve spoken out on the need to help those who haven’t kept up with Canada’s growth and prosperity over the years. I've lamented the decline of private sector union membership. I have raised the unfairness of the blood ban for gay men. On my first occasion to rise in the House of Commons as Leader, I raised the issue of reconciliation with Indigenous people.
The Conservatives are a moderate, pragmatic, mainstream party – as old as Confederation – that sits squarely in the centre of Canadian politics. My singular focus is to get Canada’s economy back on track as quickly as possible to create jobs and secure a strong future for all Canadians. There is no place for the far right in our Party.
The events at the Capitol were horrifying and I was quick to condemn them unequivocally. Conservatives believe in free and fair elections, the peaceful transfer of power, opportunity for all, and full accountability of government. We apply those same standards in our own country, and that’s why we have been surprised that the Liberals have been so quick to shut down accountability through prorogation, obfuscation, and delay. It is also incredibly arrogant and dangerous for the Liberal government to posture for an election in the middle of a national health and economic crisis. They should put the interests of Canadians ahead of the narrow political interests of the Liberal Party.
I am proud of Canada as a welcoming, modern, and inclusive country. I've shown that by wearing the uniform of my country for 12 years alongside exceptional Canadians from all walks of life. I am also proud of the history of the Conservative Party being made up of trailblazing Canadians from all backgrounds. Our Party was the first to see a female cabinet minister and was part of numerous firsts for MPs and ministers from many cultural groups. We will continue to grow our Party and ensure that more and more Canadians help us secure a strong future for this incredible country.
If the Liberals want to label me as “far right,” they are welcome to try. Canadians are smart and they will see this as an attempt to mislead people and import some of the fear and division we have witnessed in the United States. I am happy to have my character and my experience in and out of politics held up alongside Mr. Trudeau on any occasion. I don't believe leadership is bestowed by birthright. I am a middle-class kid from the suburbs of Toronto who has dedicated his life to service and understands what is needed at this time of crisis. I will restore ethical and principled leadership to the country. I will address alienation in the west and the concerns of thousands of families who feel left out of the prosperity in this country. I will focus on the national interest when I represent our country internationally. I will ensure that Canada is never again unprepared for a national crisis and slow to respond like we have been under this Liberal government. And I will work tirelessly to restore public confidence in their political leaders and federal institutions.
So the CPC are right down the middle centrists now? All that means is that nothing will get done if they get power because they will try and please everyone and ending up pleasing no one
Loser. Erin O'Gook will do NOTHING for Canada and has vested interests in TENCENT along with the rest of the USELESS CPC. Fairy boys will be replaced when the CNP gets in 2023.
No wonder Trudeau wants to have an election ASAP. Trudeau knows he's going to fucking smoke this spineless wimp without taking any real damage himself.
Hell, even if O'Toole does somehow win, what is it that we're getting again? A barely less-woke version of Trudeau himself? Great. : /
So the options are radicalized communism with the NDP, radicalized 'woke' socialism with the Liberals, and barely less radicalized but just as 'woke' quasi-socialism under O'Toole.
Great job, CPC primary voters! To fucking hell with all of you for imposing this god damn nightmarish situation on the rest of us.
Conservative Party voters are fucking spineless, feckless fucks. Especially anyone who voted for this god damn spineless weasel 'leader' as their 'number 1' choice. How fucking sickening and embarrassing.
I can't wait to see how you staunch CPC guys try to rectify this within your own brains.
Especially anyone who voted for this god damn spineless weasel 'leader' as their 'number 1' choice.
Remind me, who was the CPC superstar we were supposed to vote for post-Bernier? They're all weakly conservative career politicians with no charisma to speak of.
I am at the point of thinking that we've taken for granted so much of what was fought for and sacrificed for that we deserve to see it go. Only when weak men have brought on hard times long enough to create hard men, that hard men will be able to make good times again.
Wait, you mean to tell me that you aren't excited by Erin's 'leadership' statement enough to go out and donate a shit load of money to the CPC?
What part did you find least appealing? Was it him mentioning how he was 'pro-choice' within the first 4 sentences? Maybe it was him talking about native 'reconciliation' within the first paragraph?
Serious question to any of you CPC defenders out there? How many degrees of separation do you think exist between O'Toole and Trudeau? Is it single digits? 10, at best?
Yep nobody knows him, just like with Scheer. Instead of rallying his base, and trying to win non-voters like Trump did in 2016, he has picked the strategy of trying to win over leftists. It won't work,, the media is too entrenched, it's unlikely a Trudeau voter is going to say "I've had enough of this guy I'll vote O'toole instead!". Trudeau has had multiple scandals, and still won in 2019.
Do we have proof of that?
So the CPC are right down the middle centrists now? All that means is that nothing will get done if they get power because they will try and please everyone and ending up pleasing no one
Loser. Erin O'Gook will do NOTHING for Canada and has vested interests in TENCENT along with the rest of the USELESS CPC. Fairy boys will be replaced when the CNP gets in 2023.
People must understand that there may be zero difference between the Liberal Party and Conservatives. PPC all the way
They don't. Even some on this website don't / refuse to understand it.
Look at how much 'OMG WE ALL HAVE TO VOTE CPC NEXT ELECTION OR ELSE TRUDEAU WILL WIN AGAIN' nonsense there was on Metacanada last election.
ONOZ! Trudeau will win! As if loser Scheer would have been any better.
They LOVE me, they REALLY love me!
No wonder Trudeau wants to have an election ASAP. Trudeau knows he's going to fucking smoke this spineless wimp without taking any real damage himself.
Hell, even if O'Toole does somehow win, what is it that we're getting again? A barely less-woke version of Trudeau himself? Great. : /
So the options are radicalized communism with the NDP, radicalized 'woke' socialism with the Liberals, and barely less radicalized but just as 'woke' quasi-socialism under O'Toole.
Great job, CPC primary voters! To fucking hell with all of you for imposing this god damn nightmarish situation on the rest of us.
Conservative Party voters are fucking spineless, feckless fucks. Especially anyone who voted for this god damn spineless weasel 'leader' as their 'number 1' choice. How fucking sickening and embarrassing.
I can't wait to see how you staunch CPC guys try to rectify this within your own brains.
Remind me, who was the CPC superstar we were supposed to vote for post-Bernier? They're all weakly conservative career politicians with no charisma to speak of.
If you spin around three times and squint it all looks good.. ?
Bring back the old flag and the dominion of Canada? John A MacDonald must be spinning in his grave...
I am at the point of thinking that we've taken for granted so much of what was fought for and sacrificed for that we deserve to see it go. Only when weak men have brought on hard times long enough to create hard men, that hard men will be able to make good times again.
Losing respect? Why did you ever have it? Just another CPC milquetoast "conservative."
Wait, you mean to tell me that you aren't excited by Erin's 'leadership' statement enough to go out and donate a shit load of money to the CPC?
What part did you find least appealing? Was it him mentioning how he was 'pro-choice' within the first 4 sentences? Maybe it was him talking about native 'reconciliation' within the first paragraph?
Serious question to any of you CPC defenders out there? How many degrees of separation do you think exist between O'Toole and Trudeau? Is it single digits? 10, at best?
Cuckistan will already be destroyed before anyone gets around to that, but one can only dream.
Yep nobody knows him, just like with Scheer. Instead of rallying his base, and trying to win non-voters like Trump did in 2016, he has picked the strategy of trying to win over leftists. It won't work,, the media is too entrenched, it's unlikely a Trudeau voter is going to say "I've had enough of this guy I'll vote O'toole instead!". Trudeau has had multiple scandals, and still won in 2019.
Truth hurts.
If O’Smalltoole says it’s a centre party, I’d hate to see his idea of a left of centre party. He’s practically dropping off the edge as it is.
May as well use a new letter for the Tory party, switch out the P for a B...