Conservative Party refuses to drop candidate for 20 years' worth of controversial statements

Poilievre stands by B.C. candidate called out for residential school posts

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told a news conference in Osoyoos, B.C., that accusations about North-Island Powell River candidate Aaron Gunn are "misinformation," after he was called out over posts he made stating that the residential school system did not constitute genocide.

Poilievre defends candidate accused of denying residential schools history

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called accusations a party candidate in B.C. has denied the history of residential schools "misleading," and said he stands by his nominee.

Calls growing for the Conservatives to drop candidate Aaron Gunn

A group of 11 current and former elected officials in B.C. issued a letter Friday, also calling for Gunn to withdraw.

Conservative Party refuses to drop candidate for 20 years' worth of controversial statements

OTTAWA - After four Conservative Party candidates were dropped from the running this week due to contentious social media behaviour, many have questioned why the party still refuses to drop its most prolific candidate despite his 20-year career consisting almost entirely of controversial statements.