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By Wolfgang Depner All five candidates running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of B.C. said during a debate in Vancouver on Friday that they would repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. They also promised to revive the provincial economy and improve public safety. But that might have been the extent of their agreements as the debate featured several feisty exchanges between the candidates. Perhaps none were more testy than those between entrepreneur Yuri Fulmer and commentator Caroline Elliott, who clashed several times over past statements and actions during the first debate among the remaining leadership candidates. Former Liberal cabinet minister Iain Black, former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and current MLA Peter Milobar also took part in the event hosted by the Canada Strong and Free… <\/p>\n

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By Wolfgang Depner All five candidates running for the leadership of the Conservative Party of B.C. said during a debate in Vancouver on Friday that they would repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act. They also promised to revive the provincial economy and improve public safety. But that might have been the extent of their agreements as the debate featured several feisty exchanges between the candidates. Perhaps none were more testy than those between entrepreneur Yuri Fulmer and commentator Caroline Elliott, who clashed several times over past statements and actions during the first debate among the remaining leadership candidates. Former Liberal cabinet minister Iain Black, former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay and current MLA Peter Milobar also took part in the event hosted by the Canada Strong and Free... <\/p>\n

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