The Bernier effect?

[chuckChuck]

Why did Steven Harper still bring in significant numbers of immigrants and refugees? Conservatives support immigration as well for economic reasons.

The reason so many refugees and immigrants are crossing the border illegally is Trump has driven them across with his policies and the safe third country agreements means they cant apply for refugee status at regular border crossings if they come through the US first.

Only a small percentage of border crossers will be granted refugee status in Canada. The border can never be effectively shut to refugees unless you build a wall. Has that worked in the US? Nope

The US is dependent on illegals to do their dirty jobs.

[chuckChuck]

Maxime Bernier fuels speculation he will launch new political party
Laura Stone
Daniel Leblanc Parliamentary reporter
Ottawa
Published August 23, 2018
Updated 3 hours ago

Former leadership candidate Maxime Bernier will not attend the start of the Conservative convention in Halifax, fueling speculation that he could quit the Tories and launch his own movement or party.

Mr. Bernier will announce his plans at a news conference in Ottawa at 1 p.m. on Thursday. The announcement comes after his top adviser, libertarian thinker Martin Masse, quit his part-time job at the Montreal Economic Institute to work alongside Mr. Bernier on a new political course.

Mr. Bernier issued a challenge to the leadership of the party on Wednesday on Twitter, showcasing growing discontent with Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer who beat him for the top job in the party last year.

The public rift started when Mr. Bernier was ousted from his critic role in June. The Quebec MP had alleged Mr. Scheer won the leadership in large part because he had the support of “fake Conservatives” set up by the dairy lobby. Mr. Bernier had angered that group because he argued the supply management in Canada’s agricultural sector should be scrapped.

Mr. Bernier’s news conference will come shortly before a meeting of the Conservative caucus, where he was set to face questions from his colleagues who are angry over a series of recent tweets on the issue of immigration and multiculturalism.

Some Conservative MPs were speculating on Thursday that Mr. Bernier could be quitting the caucus and forming his own party.

Mr. Bernier did not respond to a request for comment.

Over the past few weeks, Mr. Bernier has become increasingly isolated from his former political allies.

Conservative MP Tony Clement, who supported Mr. Bernier in the 2017 leadership race, said Mr. Bernier has “zero” caucus support.

Still, Mr. Clement said it’s “too soon to tell” what impact it would have on the federal Conservatives if Mr. Bernier forms his own party.

[chuckChuck]

Justin Trudeau must be jumping up and down at the prospect of a divided conservative electorate.

Who would alienated western conservatives support since Scheer is too middle of the road?

Bernier will need Quebec voters so that means he will cowtow to Quebec in the end.

How will that go over with westerners who hate Quebec and all it stands for?

Le Reform party 2.0 with a Libertarian Quebecer at the head?

Hey 2-3 more terms with Justin couldn't be all that bad!

LOL

[Agvocate]

Yes appears they have shot themselves in the foot. Bernier quits conservative party and starting a new conservative party.... Only in Canada.

[beaverdam]

agree bucket, the media was quick to dox her, and that gave them a reason not to continue to pursue trudeau with answers about where and why isn't trudeau paying up for all the " illegal economic migrants " his government is letting in.

there are thousands of Philippineos, living and working in Saskatchewan, and I would bet virtually every single one of them are here legally. I'm also sure, they are sick of watching all those " illegal economic migrants " walking across the border and jumping the que ahead of the spouses and children they want to unite with here in Saskatchewan.

bucket, notice the difference in how the RCMP man-handled that old lady in Quebec vs. how the RCMP helps carry luggage for the " illegal economic migrants " walking across the border !

[sumdumguy]

Go Bernier! He speaks what many Canadians feel, especially in Quebec. He may be the one to unify this disfunctional country. Hope some one can save it!

[stubblejumper]

We may finally have a Conservative party again. Haven't had one since the Alliance party hijacked the last one

[Agvocate]

We may finally have a Conservative party again. Haven't had one since the Alliance party hijacked the last one

What we are actually getting is an assurance of the Liberals remaining in power for the next couple terms. And if you don't like what Justin is doing now, wait till the NDP is the official opposition and the right is split into 2 parties bickering back and forth with each other. It doesn't matter which side of the Scheer - Bernier battle you sit on, if you wanted the Liberals out this just guarantees that wont happen. Justin could be on the front page of the paper hugging Khadr handing him bags of money and still walk away with another 4 year term now.

[macdon02]

If you look at the "trend" around the world.... the status quo is getting their ass handed to them in politics. He'll win by a landslide and people will lose their minds just like in the US.

[15444]

Really torn on this. Hate the frogs, but I like what Bernier is saying. Scheer is a limp dick looking to pander to the masses. Might have to vote for new party just to send a message of **** you to Dumbo, I don't agree with your vision of the country.