The unprecedented nature of the economic and health crisis created by COVID-19 means the Conservatives are finessing their approach to their role as the Official Opposition, says leader Andrew Scheer.
Shelved — for now — is reflexive opposition to the Liberals because of the parties’ differing philosophies on the role of government, Scheer said in an interview with The Canadian Press.
“There really isn’t much philosophical difference when it comes to fighting a virus or keeping Canadians healthy and safe,” he said.
What that means in practical terms as a minority Parliament gets set to deal with an $82-billion emergency aid package the Liberal government has promised is reframing how the party will approach its work, he said.
“It’s less of a debate of the ‘what’ and more accountability on the ‘how,’ ” he said.
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