Conservatives Clash over Parental Rights After Conversion Therapy Ban Vote

Conservatives clash over parental rights after conversion therapy ban vote

Source: Adobe StockAuthor: Melanie BennetA policy proposal to oppose the federal “conversion therapy ban” sparked a heated debate at the Conservative Party of Canada’s national convention this weekend, passing an initial vote but failing final confirmation. The split reveals a deep strategic disagreement among conservatives who are united on stopping childhood transition and defending parental rights.For Linda Blade, the outcome wasn’t surprisin…

Close vote on conversion therapy ban shows divided Conservative Party

While Pierre Poilievre decisively won his leadership review, his party remains muddled on where to go next

Poilievre Secures Conservative Leadership With 87% Support

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre cleared his mandatory leadership review Friday night with 87.4% delegate support, surpassing the benchmark set by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper and cementing his control over the party. The result exceeded Harper’s 84% approval in his 2005 leadership review, which also followed an election loss to the Liberals. Delegates cast 2,558 […]

Conservatives vote to keep Pierre Poilievre on as party leader

Members of the Conservative Party of Canada have overwhelmingly voted to keep Pierre Poilievre on as their leader, the party revealed Friday after a late-night vote at its annual convention in Calgary. More than 87 per cent of voting members cast their ballot for Poilievre to stay on as leader, the Conservative Party said in a statement. He’s now the first Conservative leader since Stephen Harper to be given a second chance by the party faithful…