Conservative leadership candidates denounce Richard Dècarie’s comments on homosexuality

The comments are as unacceptable as they are ignorant. You do not speak for Conservatives—or for Canadians. Being gay is NOT a choice. Being ignorant is. https://t.co/7zWLwQbQOH

— pierrepoilievre (@PierrePoilievre) January 23, 2020

This statement is ridiculous. The Conservative Party of Canada is open to ALL Canadians. Our membership made it clear when we voted to recognize same-sex marriage. https://t.co/f6pYCtyXGJ

— Erin O'Toole (@erinotoole) January 23, 2020

Being gay is not a choice and nobody should be running for office on a platform to roll back hard-won rights. https://t.co/EtUm7StRoI

— Peter MacKay (@PeterMacKay) January 23, 2020

I have been clear: I will stand up for the rights and freedoms of every Canadian. What has been said is unacceptable. https://t.co/8pE0vFax9t

— Marilyn Gladu (@MPMarilynGladu) January 23, 2020

I’ve had the possibility to meet many SoCon in the past few months. Rest assured that this kind of rhetoric isn’t present amongst SoCon. It’s shameful that he is labeling himself something he isn’t. He isn’t a SoCon, he’s simply an outdated bigot & should be prevent from running. https://t.co/3SuWUSGKiF

— Vincenzo Guzzo “MrSunshine” (@Guzzo_Vincenzo) January 23, 2020

Fully supporting Canada's LGBTQ community is nothing new. 

I've done it all my life. And I'll do so as @CPC_HQ Leader.

As this young woman who I met marching with @VanCentreCPC in Vancouver Pride says: 

"Pineapple pizza is controversial. Bisexuality is not."#walkthetalk pic.twitter.com/ctOA7zLT8u

— Rick Peterson (@RickPetersonCA) January 23, 2020

I vehemently reject this message. I will not serve under someone whose leadership pitch is that someone's sexuality is something to be "fixed". I am full on tired of this type of shit defining the conservative movement in Canada. Giddyup, you're going to have to go through me. https://t.co/mHvlGfFWQc

— Michelle Rempel Garner (@MichelleRempel) January 22, 2020