SASKATOON – With the federal election heating up, Conservative Leader Stephen Harper made a campaign stop in Saskatoon Tuesday evening. Harper’s visit comes days after the Trans-Pacific Partnership was signed, a deal that has a big impact of farmers in Saskatchewan.
“This election is a call to action, to protect our economy, to protect our country, and by joining us here tonight, you have answered that call to action,” stated Harper to a cheering crowd of hundreds of people.
According to Harper, this election will decide what Canada’s economy will look like years from now.
“The economy is the number one priority. Through this time of global economic instability, this campaign is all about creating and protecting jobs, lowering taxes, helping families here in Saskatchewan,” said Harper.
“If you look at the free trade access this country is going to have in the future, that’s so vital to growth and jobs here in Saskatchewan and across the country, 99 per cent of it was created by Conservative governments,” said Harper.
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Not everyone showed up to support Harper. A group of protestors were outside the rally the entire time, holding up signs and at times clashing with supporters.
Harper is the last of the three main party leaders to visit Saskatoon in this election campaign. He will be making two more campaign stops in Saskatoon Wednesday morning where the Conservatives are looking to hold on to their seats in some tight races.
Leena Latafat contributed to this story
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