'''Peter MacKay''' is a Canadian [[Conservative]] politician. He formerly led the [[centrist]] [[Progressive Conservative Party of Canada]] before merging with Harper's center-right, [[Canadian Alliance]] in 2003. MacKay has been criticized as being too [[liberal]] but his support by conservatives has risen because he has taken a strong stance against the [[Taliban]] and strongly supports Canada's mission in [[Afghanistan]]. He was elected as an MP from the Province of [[Nova Scotia]]. He was Deputy Leader of the New [[Conservative Party]] after the merge and served in Harper's cabinet as foreign affairs minister, and current serves as Minister of National Defence. {{who says}} | '''Peter MacKay''' is a Canadian [[Conservative]] politician. He formerly led the [[centrist]] [[Progressive Conservative Party of Canada]] before merging with Harper's center-right, [[Canadian Alliance]] in 2003. MacKay has been criticized as being too [[liberal]] but his support by conservatives has risen because he has taken a strong stance against the [[Taliban]] and strongly supports Canada's mission in [[Afghanistan]]. He was elected as an MP from the Province of [[Nova Scotia]]. He was Deputy Leader of the New [[Conservative Party]] after the merge and served in Harper's cabinet as foreign affairs minister, and current serves as Minister of National Defence. {{who says}} |