‘We are a country that can have constructive, respectful conversations with people who disagree’
The recent byelection in Toronto shook the political world in Canada to its core. A Conservative winning in the safest seat in Toronto is a sign that change is what Canadians want.
It’s also a stark warning to anyone in politics that we should never take a riding or a single vote for granted. Assuming what people want, how they feel about issues and not listening when they need to be heard – that’s been happening a lot lately. And voters are tired of it.