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I believe most of the left/left/centre/centre/centre/right/right/etc conversation is just subjective semantics anyway.

Canada is a centrist nation, period. We are agreeable to certain elements from both the left and the right, but very much like a path down the middle.

I firmly believe that if the CPC split and a new socially conservative party formed, Canada would be better for it. We almost need parties like the NDP/Green Party to have a small base and give people out of step with the majority of Canada a reasonable option or "voice." The right is missing that.

Should the CPC no longer find itself required to cater to the far right individuals, which I believe even the majority of CPC voters want, it would almost definitely gain more votes from current Liberal supports.

This election is a prime example of why two strong centrist parties is a must. The Liberals did not deserve to win, even as a minority. Having a CPC without the fringe elements would have ensured that, just as a strong Liberal party was able to take over when the CPC fell out of favour.