'You don't have to be angry' :lol:
Conservatives will 'leave the nastiness' behind: Rona Ambrose
Newly named Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose says her caucus will leave the former Harper government’s “nastiness” behind and opt for more “constructive, effective” work as the Official Opposition.
Speaking to CTV’s Question Period, Ambrose said she looks forward to establishing a more-positive tone as interim leader.
“I think you can be constructive, I think you can be strong, but you don’t have to be angry,” said Ambrose. “I do think that my colleagues have sent the message loud and clear that we want to be effective and constructive but leave the nastiness behind.”
In her former ministerial roles, Ambrose appeared media-shy. And despite only taking three questions at a press conference on Parliament Hill Thursday, Ambrose said she also hopes to make herself “open,” “accessible” and available “as much as possible” to the media.
Harper, who stepped down as Conservative leader on election night, had an adversarial relationship with the media, restricting access and rarely using the National Press Theatre in Ottawa.
Expect a long leadership race
Ambrose, who was chosen as interim leader on Thursday, says she expects the race for her permanent replacement to be a lengthy one.
Conservatives will 'leave the nastiness' behind: Rona Ambrose | CTV News
Conservatives will 'leave the nastiness' behind: Rona Ambrose
Newly named Conservative interim leader Rona Ambrose says her caucus will leave the former Harper government’s “nastiness” behind and opt for more “constructive, effective” work as the Official Opposition.
Speaking to CTV’s Question Period, Ambrose said she looks forward to establishing a more-positive tone as interim leader.
“I think you can be constructive, I think you can be strong, but you don’t have to be angry,” said Ambrose. “I do think that my colleagues have sent the message loud and clear that we want to be effective and constructive but leave the nastiness behind.”
In her former ministerial roles, Ambrose appeared media-shy. And despite only taking three questions at a press conference on Parliament Hill Thursday, Ambrose said she also hopes to make herself “open,” “accessible” and available “as much as possible” to the media.
Harper, who stepped down as Conservative leader on election night, had an adversarial relationship with the media, restricting access and rarely using the National Press Theatre in Ottawa.
Expect a long leadership race
Ambrose, who was chosen as interim leader on Thursday, says she expects the race for her permanent replacement to be a lengthy one.
Conservatives will 'leave the nastiness' behind: Rona Ambrose | CTV News