Some predict a coming ‘schism’ in governing Conservative Party

But Conservatives say the party is stronger than any one person, no longer a loose confederation of convenience.

There is a "schism" in the governing Conservative Party between the old Reform and PC wings that will likely erupt whenever Prime Minister Stephen Harper steps down as leader because there is no obvious successor who can unite the two sides, say some conservatives.

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