The six Conservative leadership candidates squared off in a debate with a unique format – sparring over issues like reining in cost of living, cryptocurrency, support for the ‘Freedom Convoy’, and lighter fare like binge-watching habits. Former Tory cabinet minister Lisa Raitt and Monte Solberg share their thoughts with ‘The West Block’ guest host Eric Sorensen on what voters can take away from the debate and get into Pierre Poilievre’s pledge to fire the Bank of Canada governor if he becomes prime minister.
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