Port Coquitlam, BC, Mayor Brad West said there is never a dull moment in the province’s politics after speculation he was looking at leading a merged United-Conservative party. While West appreciates the interest in his future, he said his plan “is to be the best Dad I can be to my two sons, the best husband I can be to my wife, and the best Mayor I can be to the people of Port Coquitlam.”“If that ever changes, you’ll hear from me!” tweeted West on Wednesday..BC United leader Kevin Falcon confirmed on Tuesday discussions are taking place in private with the Conservatives about merging the two parties to see if they can beat the NDP. READ MORE: Kevin Falcon says he is speaking with BC Conservatives about merger“Egos need to be put aside,” said Falcon. .Falcon said these talks are focused on finding common ground. When it comes to names, he said the Conservatives have an advantage over United. Sources said to Global News on Wednesday business leaders and political organizers have spoken with West about becoming the leader of a merged United-Conservative party. While he was considering the option, it would have required Falcon and Conservative leader John Rustad to resign from their positions. “He has hitched his brand on being a little bit populist, a little bit common sense,” said University of British Columbia political science professor Gerald Baier to Global. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Port Coquitlam, BC, Mayor Brad West said there is never a dull moment in the province’s politics after speculation he was looking at leading a merged United-Conservative party. While West appreciates the interest in his future, he said his plan “is to be the best Dad I can be to my two sons, the best husband I can be to my wife, and the best Mayor I can be to the people of Port Coquitlam.”“If that ever changes, you’ll hear from me!” tweeted West on Wednesday..BC United leader Kevin Falcon confirmed on Tuesday discussions are taking place in private with the Conservatives about merging the two parties to see if they can beat the NDP. READ MORE: Kevin Falcon says he is speaking with BC Conservatives about merger“Egos need to be put aside,” said Falcon. .Falcon said these talks are focused on finding common ground. When it comes to names, he said the Conservatives have an advantage over United. Sources said to Global News on Wednesday business leaders and political organizers have spoken with West about becoming the leader of a merged United-Conservative party. While he was considering the option, it would have required Falcon and Conservative leader John Rustad to resign from their positions. “He has hitched his brand on being a little bit populist, a little bit common sense,” said University of British Columbia political science professor Gerald Baier to Global. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.