Ray Askin

#article In the upcoming Portage—Lisgar by-election, Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada (PPC), has made a revealing choice. He had the opportunity to challenge the Liberal Party in two other ridings, but instead, he decided to target the Conservative Party of Canada (CPC). This decision puts his political cowardice and lack of strategic acumen on full display for all Canadians to see. Bernier, who claims to be a champion of individual freedoms and liberties, could have taken the fight to the Liberals, the party behind controversial legislation such as Bill-C11 and Bill C-21. Both of these bills have been criticized for their potential impact on Canadians' rights, and challenging the Liberals would have given Bernier the opportunity to directly contest these issues. Instead, Bernier opted to challenge the CPC in Portage—Lisgar, a riding where the Conservatives have traditionally held strong support. In doing so, he's effectively attempting to undermine the party that has been the most consistent critic of the Liberal government's perceived overreaches. The question that every Canadian should be asking is why? Why would Bernier, who professes to stand for the rights of the people, choose to target the Conservatives instead of the Liberals? Why would he squander an opportunity to directly challenge the party that's pushing through legislation that many Canadians see as a threat to their freedoms? This move raises serious doubts about Bernier's judgment and his political courage. It suggests that he's more interested in scoring political points and settling personal scores than in standing up for the principles he claims to uphold. Bernier's decision to target the Conservatives rather than the Liberals is a stark reminder of his political opportunism. It's a move that speaks volumes about his character and his true priorities. In the face of challenges to Canadian liberties, we need leaders who are willing to confront those responsible. Regrettably, by choosing to target the CPC, Bernier has shown that he's not up to the task. It's a display of political cowardice that should give every Canadian pause #cdnpoli #cdnpolitics