Trudeau forced to defend sovereigntist comments

Justin Trudeau had to defend his love for Canada yesterday. Yes, on Valentine’s Day. 

Trudeau’s impromptu speech on Parliament Hill was the result of a radio interview he did last Sunday on Radio-Canada.

Trudeau had said that if he no longer recognized himself in Harper’s right-wing Canada, he would consider fighting for Quebec’s sovereignty.

Trudeau went on to say that banning gay marriage and abortion would only result in Canada going backwards. He also admitted that Canada consequently needs Quebec in order to equilibrate Harper’s views. 

This interview flew under the radar until yesterday when Conservative MP Merv Tweed asked Trudeau to clarify his position or to retract it. The Liberal MP did clarify his position to the media where he confirmed his federal allegiance.

According to La Presse, Trudeau took advantage of the opportunity to denounce the conservative government. Trudeau admits that he no longer recognizes Canada and neither do millions of Quebecers.

The Liberal Chief Bob Rae supports Trudeau, but admitted that he should not mistake Harper for the entire country.

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