'Stephen Harper isn't perfect': New Tory message raises eyebrows online
CBC News | Posted: September 8, 2015 6:09 PM | Last Updated: September 8, 2015
Message used in campaign ad and Harper interview
Stephen Harper isn't perfect, according to a new Conservative ad uploaded to YouTube on Sunday.
The 30-second spot features a series of Canadians talking about their concerns regarding the economy.
"The NDP? They can't manage money. And they don't understand that business creates jobs," says one man. Another says, "Justin's promising to run deficits. Deficits! He says deficits are good."
Toward the end of the video an elderly woman then comments on Harper.
"Stephen Harper isn't perfect, but when it comes to the economy — we can depend on him."
This ad was produced by the Conservative Party of Canada. It is embedded here for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by CBC News.
Harper has since echoed the statement.
"I am who I am. Canadians know me. I'm not perfect. But I'm dedicated to my country, I love my country. I think I've done as good a job as I can do," Harper told CBC's Peter Mansbridge in an interview that aired Monday night.