The four candidates used the two-hour event to brand Trudeau as a threat to family values and the country's continued prosperity. MacKay, who presented himself as a social moderate on Wednesday night, said all conservatives must unite to stop Trudeau, including social conservatives. Watch | Erin O'Toole and Peter MacKay on being PMConservative leadership candidates Peter MacKay and Erin O’Toole explain why they want to be the prime minister of Canada. Speaking to reporters after the debate, MacKay said he took a more civil approach Thursday evening so that he could speak "directly to Canadians about my ideas and my platform and my eight-point jobs plan." MacKay said Trudeau soured Canada's relationship with the U.S. by talking about U.S. President Donald Trump behind his back.

Source: CBC News June 18, 2020 20:55 UTC