OTTAWA — The new Conservative deputy leader — a Liberal MP until 14 months ago — says she can help the party win back vital seats in Ontario. The controversial choice of Ontario MP Leona Alleslev signals Conservative leader Andrew Scheer’s determination to break the Liberal lock on the Greater Toronto Area. On Wednesday, former MP Lisa Raitt — Alleslev’s predecessor as Conservative deputy leader — said at a University of Toronto event that many Conservatives believe Scheer is “not strong enough” to defeat Trudeau. Jeff Ballingall, who founded the Ontario Proud and Canada Proud websites and John Reynolds, a former Conservative MP, also head up the group. Scheer also named Candice Bergen as House Leader, and Chris Warkentin will be his coordinator between the Conservative caucus and Scheer’s office.

Source: National Post November 28, 2019 16:46 UTC