Conservative leader Erin O'Toole has said he opposes the 'cruel' practice of conversion therapy, but a handful of Conservative caucus members voted against a bill to outlaw the practice. "There's nothing in the legislation, or any conversion therapy prohibition legislation that's been passed in Canada, that criminalizes private conversations," he said. "Canadians know that subjecting anyone to conversion therapy is wrong and we must protect those who are vulnerable." Wells said that Duncan's comments, along with others made by Conservative MPs, were without precedent in the modern Conservative party. The conversion therapy bill has been referred to the House of Commons justice committee, which can consider potential improvements to the legislation.

Source: CBC News November 12, 2020 23:26 UTC