Conservatives say that it is “normal” for their ridings to get more funding than those that belong to the opposition. Larry Smith is running as a Conservative candidate in Montreal and said that the unequal spending allocation was to, as CTV reported, make the political process more favorable to their supporters. Smith is using the argument that having him win the riding would bring more funding to the riding.
“If you look across the country where the Conservatives have had strong representation, a lot of projects have taken place,” he said.
“But it’s normal that you’re going to focus on the areas with the people that do support you. That is part of political life.”
This conservative ploy to win the seat is distasteful and brings back sour memories of their corrupt five years in power. From fudging with documents to promoting partisanship amongst Canadians and using divisive bribing tactics, the Conservatives think that they can win the high road.
Smith told CTV reporters, “I think people are legitimately concerned that there is no representation out of Ottawa from this riding.”
The Conservatives promised him a seat in their cabinet if he wins. Smith then went on to argue that all the riding needed to do to get things accomplished was to vote for a Tory MP.
Smith made Harper’s position on what he thinks about people who don’t follow his every step.
“The reality is if you’re running a country as big as Canada, you’ll probably spend more of your time with the people that support you.”
Larry Smith – Conservative Candidate for Lac-Saint-Louis, Montreal.
After Harper’s staff banned people from attending rallies, this added event is starting to spell a new narrative: The Conservative Party isn’t in it for you, it’s in it for itself.
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On Monday, the longest campaign in modern history will come to a close and if current polls are any indication, Canada may be seeing a change in government after 9 years of Conservative rule under the leadership of Stephen Harper. Accountability was his calling card in 2006 and today, accountability may very well be one of the defining reasons for his departure.
On Monday, the longest campaign in modern history will come to a close and if current polls are any indication, Canada may be seeing a change in government after 9 years of Conservative rule under the leadership of Stephen Harper. Accountability was his calling card in 2006 and today, accountability may very well be one of the defining reasons for his departure.
In its length, in its cost and in its debate schedule, this election is unusual. The first and possibly only real debate of the campaign ended and here are the highlights of what happened.
In its length, in its cost and in its debate schedule, this election is unusual. The first and possibly only real debate of the campaign ended and here are the highlights of what happened.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left Rideau Hall this morning with Governor General David Johnston’s approval to drop the writ and Canadians are now officially headed to the polls on October 19. For the first time since fixed election date legislation was brought in by the Conservative government, a fixed election date has been followed.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper left Rideau Hall this morning with Governor General David Johnston’s approval to drop the writ and Canadians are now officially headed to the polls on October 19. For the first time since fixed election date legislation was brought in by the Conservative government, a fixed election date has been followed.
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