Justin Trudeau appointed Senator David Adams Richards on Tuesday night officially joined the Conservative Senate Caucus.Opposition Leader in the Senate Leo Housakos issued the announcement in a statement posted to X, saying he is “pleased to welcome Sen. David Adams Richards to the Conservative Senate Caucus.”Housakos wrote Richards, since his 2018 appointment, has demonstrated a “consistent commitment to core conservative values,” such as freedom of expression, individual responsibility and a “deep sense of duty.”“We are proud to welcome Sen. Richards to a growing Conservative Senate Caucus — one that is home to diverse opinions and healthy debate, consensus and cooperation, grounded in common-sense principles, and committed to the important work of a robust and healthy opposition as we carry out our shared duty of serving Canadians,” wrote Housakos.In the statement, Richards added, “I’m proud to join the Conservative caucus and be part of a strong team that stands up for Canadians.”...more to come
