His comments on Sunday had contained plenty of fudging.
“Look at the Americans who fled to Canada during the Vietnam War because they did not recognize their country,” he said. “Then I have to say do I then change my values and agree with him, or do I say, well, maybe there isn’t room for me in this country any more.”Īt another point he drew a comparison with American draft dodgers. “What happens if Canadians actually move in the direction that wants to bring this country in?” he asked. In a later interview on CBC News Network, he suggested he might not fight right to his last breath. He accused the Harper government of alienating women, young people and “millions of Quebecers” by making Canada “mean,” “small-minded” and “anti-intellectual.” This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt.