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Kyle Seeback: It's not Trumpian to hold the Liberal government to account

I'm an MP, and I firmly reject Trump and Trumpism — not despite being a Conservative, but because I am one

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Canadian conservatism is not Trumpism. It never has been, and never will be.

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Canadian conservatism has always been its own political tradition. It was born and thrived in Canada long before U.S. President Donald Trump entered politics, and it will remain a force within Canada long after he is gone. It is rooted in parliamentary democracy, responsible government, the rule of law, fiscal responsibility, individual freedom balanced by personal responsibility, strong national defence and an unwavering belief that Canada is worth protecting.

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In the last few years, some Canadians have assumed that to be a conservative in Canada is to admire Trump or to see his movement as the model for our own. That assumption is wrong. It misunderstands our........

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