MPs Leitch, Bernier announce run for federal Conservative leadership
Conservative MPs Maxime Bernier and Kellie Leitch both announced they will run to be named the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. A decision will be made at the party convention in May 2017.
Canada
Apr 6, 2016
‘Serious concerns’ over Trudeau’s Canadian identity comments: Kellie Leitch
Ontario MP and Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch has proposed a screening process for potential immigrants and refugees, which test where they stand on so-called Canadian values, and called Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s comments on Canada’s lack of a core identity “dangerous.”
The Morning Show
Sep 19, 2016
Lisa Raitt starts movement to stop Kevin O’Leary, Kellie Leitch
Conservative leadership candidate Lisa Raitt has begun a movement for “reasonable Conservatives” to stop what she described as the “hijacking” of the party by candidates imitating Donald Trump.
Canada
Jan 4, 2017
Kellie Leitch appears on FOX News, accuses ‘elites’ of pushing open-border agendas
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch appeared on FOX News on Tuesday, where she accused “elites” and “insiders” of pushing an open-border agenda and urged for health care reforms.
Canada
Jan 4, 2017
Kellie Leitch says vows to protect, promote Canadian values, identity
Kellie Leitch says every person who wants to come to Canada will believe in the country’s freedom of speech and worship as well as understand that equality is an opportunity for all.
Canada
May 26, 2017
Kellie Leitch roasted over ‘bizarre’ campaign video
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch is being mocked on social media over a strangely-shot video in which she talks about screening for Canadian values, a key plank in her campaign platform.
Canada
Feb 27, 2017
Kellie Leitch says Trump will respect her; have things in common with him
Conservative MP Kellie Leitch said that her and president-elect Donald Trump have a lot in common, including their views on how to screen immigrants. Leitch also said Trump will respect her.
Canada
Nov 9, 2016
‘You think Kellie Leitch should have her own party?’: Trudeau’s response to electoral reform
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was confronted with questions about the Liberals abandoning their electoral reform promise during an event in Iqaluit on Thursday, telling a resident that proportional representation would be “bad for Canada.”
Canada
Feb 10, 2017
Kellie Leitch’s odd campaign video loses the message among the long stares off screen
Tue, Feb 28: From Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch’s video to a picture of White House counselor Kellyanne Conway sitting with her feet on a sofa in the Oval Office, both prove it’s not what you do or say – it’s how. Alan Carter has more.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Feb 28, 2017
Conservative candidate Kellie Leitch defends “Anti Canadian Values” proposal
Conservative candidate Kellie Leitch talks with Jeff McArthur about her proposal to screen all immigrants for “Anti Canadian values” which has won her both support and criticism.
The Morning Show
Sep 19, 2016
Kellie Leitch reaffirms ‘Canadian Values’ test following mosque attack
Conservative leadership candidate Kellie Leitch called an attack on a mosque carried out by a natural-born Canadian an “outrageous act of terrorism,” but reaffirmed her commitment to a “Canadian Values” test for newcomers to Canada.
The Morning Show
Feb 1, 2017
Kellie Leitch’s awkward campaign video goes viral
The Conservative leadership race is taking an unusual turn with the release of a video that was supposed to humanize candidate Kellie Leitch. It’s getting attention for all the wrong reasons and comes as the leadership hopefuls gather for a debate in Edmonton. Mike Le Couteur reports.
Global National
Feb 28, 2017
Lisa Raitt slams Kevin O’Leary, Kellie Leitch for imitating Trump
Conservative leadership candidate Lisa Raitt slammed her leadership rivals Kevin O’Leary and Kellie Leitch for attempting to imitate U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s “irresponsible populism.”
Canada
Jan 4, 2017
Conservative leadership campaign heats up
He’s not even in the Conservative leadership race yet but TV star Kevin O’Leary is already the target of a new website. Leadership hopeful Lisa Raitt has launched stopKevinOleary.com trying to convince Canadians they should pick her as the next leader of the Conservative Party. Raitt is also criticizing fellow candidate Kellie Leitch saying her...
Global National
Jan 4, 2017
Former PM Joe Clark disappointed in Leitch’s leadership bid
Sun, Nov 27: Former Prime Minister Joe Clark says he is disappointed Kellie Leitch seems to be following polls instead of her instincts and that the future Tory leadership should have parliamentary experience.
The West Block
Nov 27, 2016
Conservative leadership game opens up after MacKay announcement
As Conservatives congregate in Halifax, the Party’s leadership race is dominating discussion. Peter MacKay has announced he won’t run, blowing the race wide open. And Kellie Leitch’s controversial immigration proposal is generating buzz. Vassy Kapelos reports.
Global National
Sep 13, 2016
Conservative leadership hopeful Kellie Leitch defends screening immigrants for Canadian values
Sun, Sep 11: Conservative Kellie Leitch says values screening for immigrants is about a unified Canadian identity, not identity politics.
The West Block
Sep 11, 2016
Conservative Party leadership candidate calls for vetting of immigrants
Should immigrants be screened for “anti-Canadian” values? That’s the question posed by MP Kellie Leitch in a survey to supporters, in her bid to become the leader of the Conservative Party and one day perhaps Prime Minister. The survey question is drawing intense criticism, but Leitch isn’t backing down. Vassy Kapelos reports.
Global National
Sep 2, 2016
The movie mix-up seen around the world
The Oscars, Kellie Leitch and Donald Trump all make this week’s Touchdown and Fumbles with communications expert Bob Reid
The Morning Show
Mar 3, 2017
‘Don’t need this karaoke version of Donald Trump’: Maxime Bernier on Kellie Leitch
Conservative leadership candidate Maxime Bernier took a jab at fellow candidate Kellie Leitch during a leadership debate saying “I don’t know why she is playing a karaoke version of Donald Trump.”
Politics
Dec 6, 2016