The former Quebec premier said a leadership candidate not showing up for the debate is like a fish who doesn’t want to swim in the ocean. The two candidates had skipped the debate over concerns about its format
, who were, respectively, in Regina and Prince Edward Island. Both had said they would not participate in the debate over concerns about its format and that they preferred to engage with members.
“I don’t know if you have seen the picture of this thing they are putting on. It looks like they are playing a little game of cards except there are no cards. I’d rather be out here talking to real people.”Ms. Lewis’s press secretary, Michael Hettrick, said in a statement that, “Dr. Lewis made commitments to meet with local grassroots members in person today. She is honoring those commitments.”
Mr. Baber opened by speaking about what he called the mental health “catastrophe” in Canada, and saying he would endrestrictions. “I hear from many Canadians how hurt they are from 21st century segregation,” he said, noting that he was ousted from the Ontario Progressive Conservative caucus for opposing lockdowns.
Pressed in a scrum after the debate on what he will do if he doesn’t win, Mr. Charest quickly dismissed that scenario.
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