First Conservative leadership debate touches on Trump and taxes

Candidates seek to distinguish themselves on issues including supply management and immigration.

The 12 registered Conservative Party leadership candidates squared off Nov. 9 in Saskatoon on everything from a carbon tax to trade. They are, from left: Kellie Leitch, Lisa Raitt, Dan Lindsay, Steven Blaney, Andrew Scheer, Deepak Obhrai, Michael Chong, Andrew Saxton, Erin O’Toole, and Maxime Bernier. Chris Alexander and Brad Trost are not pictured. Screenshot courtesy of CPAC

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BY CARL MEYER

November 10, 2016

Kellie Leitch wasn’t wasting any time. “I have common interests with Mr. Trump,” declared the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Ontario riding of Simcoe-Grey on Nov. 9, at the party's first leadership debate before a vote in May. She was referring to United States president-elect Don...

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