puts the lie to this.
[Harper] said it was "a sign that Canadians of all regions and backgrounds have found a home in our Conservative party, that Conservative values are Canadian values and that the Conservative party is Canada's party."
There are insightful and appreciative tributes coming from all corners.
Check out Montreal Simon and Alison at Creekside.
Here's my fave photo*, also from Alison's, titled 'And After They Ran Out of Room on the Wall'.

Canada is progressive and compassionate and inclusive. I, and millions of others, know it in our hearts. Organs sadly lacking in the minority of Canadians in charge.
At. The. Moment.
*photo is bigger at Alison's