Conservative MP Maxime Bernier fell foul of his party leadership by labelling some supporters of his erstwhile leadership rival, Andrew Scheer, as “fake Conservatives,” implying, though not stating overtly, that he was robbed of the crown. Bernier revealed to friends months ago that he planned to write a book about his political vision that would touch on his defeat to Scheer. In it, Bernier reiterated his opposition to the supply-management system that regulates prices for dairy, eggs and poultry. Larry Miller, the veteran Ontario Conservative MP, said he thought the remarks in the book chapter were inappropriate and Bernier had done the right thing not publishing it. Only five of its MPs were elected before Stephen Harper led the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative party and the old loyalties have largely died.

Source: National Post April 19, 2018 21:45 UTC