I’ve come to the realization that I might be starting to lean Conservative but I’m really struggling to figure out if I fit in this party. I come in peace and with an open mind to learn.

My primary driver is a dissatisfaction with the status quo. My wife and I make good money and I feel like we are spinning our wheels. Every raise is countered with a higher cost of living. Much of this is provincial/municipal, but it’s still a pain in the ass.

The current government feels incredibly out of touch with reality and the NDP is not any better. The approach on crime and drugs isn’t working. Healthcare is a mess.

Here’s the problem for me. I unequivocally believe in a woman’s right to choose. I support gay and trans rights, although I think we need to focus way less on this. I think racism has no place in policy. I also feel strongly in housing as a basic human right.

Do I fit here? The media I’m exposed to is an obvious echo chamber of my views and currently vilifies everything right of center. I’m looking to learn and see if this is a movement I can support!