Tory bad judgments keep piling up

Dear Editor:

It appears when the Harper government ratified a trade agreement with China in 2014, against all expert advice, while hiding the terms from the public, it left us liable for compensation to Chinese companies due to the coronavirus pandemic. Conversely, Canadian firms have no recourse in Chinese courts, giving China a distinct advantage.

Former Parliamentary Secretary Erin O’Toole defended the customary good judgment of the Conservative government at that time.

Other examples of bad Conservative judgment: Spousal travel expense claims for MPs during years 2015-19 totalled $4.5 million. The entire 34 member Liberal cabinet claimed $547,259. Jody Wilson-Raybould claimed $125,755 and was the only non-Conservative among the top six highest claimants, who all claimed above $100,000.

The Conservatives deemed the RCMP unfit to classify firearms proven to pose risks to the public.

In addition to lowering corporate tax rates, how many corporations did the Conservatives bail out who left the taxpayer holding the empty bag? Caterpillar and GM are examples.

Have we forgotten Peter McKay’s $45,000 airlift by defence helicopter.

And in the midst of pandemic, current leader Andrew Scheer chose to crowd himself , his wife and five children into a nine-passenger government chartered plane with two other MPs on board, ignoring social distancing rules.

Are these the people you would allow to manage the personal finances, health care and safety of you and your loved ones?

Elaine Lawrence, Kelowna