Conservative leadership candidate dials back attack on Canada’s top doctor but stops short of an apology
NewsColony Conservative leadership candidate dials back attack on Canada’s top doctor but stops short of an apology A Conservative MP and party leadership candidate who has come under fire from his own caucus colleagues over a verbal attack on Canada’s chief public health officer issued a statement today that stopped short of an apology. Derek Sloan, whose leadership campaign motto is “Conservative — Without Apology,” represents the eastern Ontario riding of Hastings-Lennox and Addington. Last week, he posted a message and video on Facebook and Twitter claiming Dr. Theresa Tam had “failed Canadians” through her performance during the pandemic and asking if she works “for Canada or for China.” “Dr. Tam must go! Canada must remain sovereign over decisions,” Sloan continued. “The UN, the WHO and Chinese Communist propaganda must never again have a say over Canada’s public health!” A conference call today between members of the Conservative Party’s...