Pro-Life Candidate Vies for Spot in Liberal Leadership Race
Christian and pro-life businessman Michael Clark is vying to become the next leader of the Liberal Party of Canada with a promise of bringing change to the party.
Having secured the necessary $350,000 to enter the race, Clark is now focused on obtaining the 300 signatures required from Liberal Party members.
He has outlined two key policies, one of which is reintroducing pro-life views to the Liberal Party.
Clark criticizes the party for moving too far left and abandoning its centrist traditions.
One of the changes he pledges to make if elected is steering the party back towards its centralist roots.
“I believe that we need to take drastic measures to restore this amazing brand and bring the Liberal Party back to a respectable place in this country,” Clark expressed.
Among his campaign promises is a commitment to overturn Trudeau’s 2014 ban on pro-life Canadians running as Liberal Party candidates.
In 2014, Trudeau had mandated that party members must vote pro-choice, causing the Liberal Party to enforce a “resolutely pro-choice” stance and filter out candidates based on their views on issues like abortion.
Clark envisions fostering diversity of opinions and debates on topics such as abortion and euthanasia within the party.
Additionally, he is prepared to address potential U.S. tariffs, which President Donald Trump has hinted could be implemented by Feb. 1.
“If elected as Liberal leader and Prime Minister, I will promptly resolve the looming Trump tariff dilemma by engaging with the President and presenting a strategy to prevent illegal drugs and migrants from crossing our border into the U.S.,” Clark affirmed.
Clark also outlined his intention to tackle issues like tax reductions, foreign aid, the Online News Act, and Bill C6, “An Act to amend the Criminal Code.”
Moreover, he proposed imposing a moratorium on MAID and immigration to foster discussions and planning.
Clark also expressed a desire to reevaluate Canada’s participation in global organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO).
“I would immediately detach us from these associations where we’re contributing millions of dollars and being dictated on how to operate in our country,” Clark asserted in the video.
He further mentioned a shift towards a merit-based system, defunding DEI and woke programs, and his enthusiasm for what he deems a prosperous era in human history.
Other proposals from Clark include establishing charter schools, maintaining an open-door policy as Prime Minister, addressing issues like homelessness, the housing crisis, and crime.
Clark has until 5 p.m. EST on Jan. 23 to garner enough signatures and pay the $50,000 deposit to secure a spot on the ballot.
Other contenders for the leadership position include Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland, Karina Gould, Chandra Arya, Jaime Battiste, Frank Baylis, and Ruby Dhalla.
Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Jan. 6 signifies that a new leader will be chosen by March 9, as decided by the Liberal Party.
Following Trudeau’s resignation, Parliament has been prorogued until March 24, with expectations of opposition parties initiating a no-confidence vote upon its return, potentially leading to the government’s collapse.
The Canadian Press contributed to this report.
