The longtime Conservative, who served in provincial politics before being elected to the House of Commons in 2019, said Canada’s challenges demand people lead “not with complaint” — a thinly veiled swipe at Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre — “but with confidence in a strong future.”
Interesting that he did this on budget day, like he was trying to hide the story. It’s weird, because his constituents will probably notice.
Then again, if he basically tied the Liberal candidate, maybe he’s hoping he can pick up those votes.