After a fractious federal election campaign focused on perceived Liberal failures, the Conservative House leader is now signalling the caucus may be willing to support some of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s legislative agenda when the House of Commons returns later this month.
In an interview with CBC News, Andrew Scheer, who is considered by party sources to be the front-runner to serve as the Tories’ interim parliamentary leader, said the Conservatives could back Carney if he needs legislative support to take on U.S. President Donald Trump and the ongoing trade war, which has already caused some economic dislocation, including automotive job losses at the General Motors plant in Oshawa, Ont.
“We’re going to support measures that protect the Canadian economy and that help to ultimately get a deal. We wish Mr. Carney well and we’re rooting for a good deal for Canada,” Scheer said. “And when we’re dealing with such …