Working to lift himself past rival Peter MacKay, Conservative leadership candidate Erin O'Toole is asking social conservatives to make him their second choice, a leaked video reveals. Watch: Erin O'Toole reaches out to social conservatives (in French)Conservative leadership contender made the comments in French in conversation with social conservatives from Quebec. Conversion therapyIn the video, O'Toole tells those on the call that he wants to take a closer look at the debate on banning conversion therapy. O'Toole has said that social Conservatives would have "a seat at the table" if he becomes leader. MacKay and social conservativesMacKay's relationship with social conservatives has been more fraught.

Source: CBC News June 16, 2020 00:11 UTC