Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

Reflections on my first Canada Strong and Free Conference and the Danger of Conservative Purity Tests

If we spend our time judging each other’s credentials, we lose sight of what really matters.

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Ryan Painter
Sep 07, 2025
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This past week, I had the privilege of attending my very first Canada Strong and Free Conference (CSFN) in Calgary. I came away not only encouraged by the energy in the conservative movement, but also reminded of a critical challenge we must confront if we want to keep building momentum: the temptation of purity politics.

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