Federal Conservatives say they are amped up and ready to take on the Liberals in 2019. Liberals won a comfortable majority in Parliament in 2015, and now hold 182 seats to the Conservatives' 97. "I'm anticipating having a really good discussion," said deputy leader Lisa Raitt ahead of the private caucus meeting. Last year, Loughnane delivered a scathing review of the Conservatives' election performance, although details of what he said to party leadership were not made public. Deputy leader Lisa Raitt says Scheer's positive tone and likability will help him grow his name recognition in the country.

Source: CBC News September 08, 2017 17:41 UTC