Sam Lilly

Strongly agree

Yes, but fix the formula to stop penalizing resource-rich provinces

This aligns with long-standing Conservative/Westerner critiques that the equalization formula can disadvantage resource-rich provinces; Harper-era changes (2007) and later CPC positions often focused on adjusting treatment of resource revenues and the formula. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, provinces should keep their own revenue and manage their own economies

Conservatives often stress provincial autonomy and that provinces should develop their own economies, but they stop short of rejecting equalization entirely given its constitutional status and national-unity considerations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No

The party has not generally advocated abolishing equalization outright; Conservative governments (e.g., Harper era) maintained the program while seeking reforms. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Federal Conservatives generally accept equalization as a constitutional program (s.36(2)) but often criticize its size/structure; they are not typically for broad, unconditional redistribution. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, it is a political bribe that takes money from the West to buy votes in Quebec

While some Conservative MPs and supporters have used ‘unfair to the West’ language, the party’s official stance is typically more measured than calling equalization a ‘bribe’ to Quebec, and CPC leaders have generally avoided endorsing that framing. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, the quality of public services should not depend on a postal code

The CPC is less likely to frame the issue primarily as guaranteeing uniform services regardless of postal code; they emphasize provincial responsibility and fiscal restraint more than expansive redistribution rhetoric. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.