Kevin O'Leary has announced he is entering the Conservative leadership race, suggesting that as a businessman he is better qualified than Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to work with president-elect Donald Trump.
O'Leary said he intended to run in a video posted to his Facebook page on Jan. 18, moments before making the official announcement on CTV.
In a statement, O'Leary said Canadians need a prime minister who will kickstart the economy and support business—particularly in light of political changes in the United States.
“Now, with the election of Donald Trump to our south, Canada’s largest trading partner is headed by a businessman with an aggressive strategy that could hurt the Canadian economy. Trudeau doesn’t stand a chance, and we deserve better,” he said.
“Canadians are looking for a prime minister who is not a career politician; a prime minister who will fight for them, and is not afraid to tell them how it is. They also want a prime minister who will be inclusive and not lower themselves to use divisive politics.
