"Whatever the cause of sexual orientation, which I still maintain is scientifically unclear. That is the position of science right now," Sloan said.
He also said that while he disagrees with Décarie's comments, they were "blown into a bigger situation than it needed to be" because "people missed the nuance." Solomon then asked Sloan if this means he supports conversion therapy, which parliamentarians are currently working to outlaw through legislation.
In an opinion piece for Macleans magazine, Peter Gajdics, who experienced conversation therapy in Canada in 1988, recounts the impact it had on him.
So what? Why don't you just tell us the real reason you made this statement?
Lol...a lot of kids 'out grow' their attraction to the same sex? Um...maybe society makes them feel 'wrong' so they attempt to conform. This conformation causes a life of turmoil until the individual stops hiding their true feelings. It RUINS LIVES.
I have friends who are LGBTQ. I RESENT the term 'For Now'.
Vague reasoning, but science also can’t cure the common cold. So what of it?
Why would he even raise this? ( unless he is still suggesting sexual orientation is by choice) and even if it was, what business is it of anyone else? Duh
A guy who generally believes in mythology, rather than science, trying to use science, even in the negative, to defend his bigotry, is the epitome of pathetic. The so-cons will love him, the CPC will hate him, and you can almost hear the party fracturing. cdnpoli
tuxagard
Neanderthal
And he is exactly why conservatives will remain HER MAJESTIES LOYAL OPPOSITION! Divisiveness CPC team lacks cohesiveness and realvision for a modern Canada 🇨🇦
This guy is as dumb as a rock
God created us as souls to be loved Freely to one another
srsly what is this crap?
Did someone in this party hit the reverse button?
What? There is no Gay gene? Are you sure? Wow
Now let’s hear his take on other issues like the economy, military, alienation of the west. I rea
Are they saying being gay is a choice? That’s utterly ridiculous for so many reasons! That being said, even if it were a choice people have the right to life their lives as they see fit. No one has to adhere to the CPC view of life!🤔🇨🇦
This idiot was so uncomfortable in this interview. It's hard to believe he is a lawyer and politician! He was squirming the whole time. Probably a flat earthers!
Lemme rework that headline for ya, CTV News: 'Tory leadership hopeful claims incorrectly that science doesn't confirm 'biological' component to being gay'
well look who's taking a fall coward for using the gay community rather than simply quitting the run
He’s no scientist. He’s a homophobic goof. Period. Aho! LGBTQ2 IStandWithTrudeau
Well he isn't wrong. Wasn't being malicious either. He was answering a question. Not many people in the comments section actually read past the headline, clearly.
Your half a minute of fame is done. Now, move along.
Oh look...another flaming nobody that no ones ever heard of but CONSERVATIVE HOPEFUL GAHHHH SCARY CONSERVATIVE 🙄
Yes, we know.
.....as opposed to science confirming the biological component of being straight, right?
Boy these Conservative candidates are winners. Don’t speak French, don’t do science, don’t do environment and don’t like the gays. Yep, they are going to win big.
Climate Deniers and now Gay deniers don’t know sh_t about Science.
DerekSloanCPC When a naked male pic increases your heart rate and blood flow to your genitals = positive gay test and you must call your pray the gay out councilor asap! And...
naked pic causes increase heart rate and blood flow = positive attraction.
Until this party kicks all the homophobes & racists out, The 'Conservative' party shouldn't be allowed to lead or be taken seriously in any election. The media needs to stop giving them a platform as well. This is Canada and it's 2020.
Are you asking for a friend?
there is scientific evidence for no brain function.
Does being a homophobe count as a prerequisite for leadership of the Conservative Reform Alliance Party? Or is it just one of many add on features?
Who cares what science says,just quit telling them what they should be
He probably has a headless and topless picture on Grindr 🌈
True.
Who cares...if you have a problem with who someone loves... take it up with our creator...Lord Jesus... but with an attitude like that... you'll never be in heaven...so go to hell !
Wtf
Yeah and Science doesn't prove that Cons lie 75% of the time.
Why is this even a conversation? What is the purpose of this discussion? Have we not exhausted discussions on sexuality? CPC_HQ really needs to let this go!
The fact he’s even in the party says all we need to know.
So tired of politicians pandering to gay people!
Why to these morons even go there, this guy may as well just walk away now
‘Hopeful’ Past tense bud.
He will never get elected if he believes that!
Since when did the Conservatives listen to science?
The crazies are coming out for CPC.
Bye-Bye👋
The homophobia in the CPC party is just abhorrent.
WTF!!
Wow these Republicans...oh...cough...sorry I means conservatives really are trying to turn back the clock. Their game plan is straight out of the GOP handbook to make Canada stupid so they can control power.
Another liberal plant evenso he makes sense
Your wired wrong.
CTV and CBC and Global pushing an agenda. Now they want a Gay Conservative leader.. Never mind the person skillset! They must be gay, black or whatever diverse background they have.
Holy Shit. Way to confirm any fence sitters over to Liberal. Can we STOP with this bullshit please. Enough
Sounds like he's suggesting there's no scientific method to ascertain whether or not he's gay
Oh come on Conservatives. Didn't we learn from Scheer that a socially conservative leader won't work in Canada Time to get with the times. This guys is not moving the party in the right direction. Thank you, next!
Well he isn't wrong. Not that it matters. Find your happiness where ever you can.
Whether being gay is a 'choice' or not, it most certainly doesn't concern you or your party.
Well I’m gay and I can assure you I am biologically gay.
Where do they find these guys ?🤔😱 Quarry excavations?
😡
Why are you amplifying this whackadoodle Waterford wannabe?
WILL NOT GET MY VOTE
Why do you continue platforming these ideas? cdnpoli
...and another one bites the dust
Like the Ontario sex ed brought in by the Wynne Gov't!
He’s obviously a well renowned biologist 🙄
And?
and if brains were dynamite, he wouldn't have enough to blow his nose
he is saying... we all have choices in life.. animals dont have a conscience and dont make premeditated choices and think cause and effect
it is a good intellectual discussion is all. biology vs. environment which the combination shape us all.
This willful ignorance should disqualify him as a candidate
& just like that Justin Trudeau is going to maintain power for the next 3 decades
it does demonstrate some strong environment factors for gay men.. 1. a domineering strong mother with a close bond 2. an emotionally distant or absent father.
Just give it up now Time for you to be relegated to the trash heap
If there is a biological component what is it?
Absolutely right.
Oh boy this should be good ..
Here’s to the next 50 years of Liberal government!
Dr. asshole
It doesn’t really matter who wins the leadership contest when each prospect trips over themselves to confirm exactly who the party really are.
He just blew his chances right there
Government needs to stay out of relationships. What goes between consenting adults is no one else's business.
Biological component or not...who cares? Is this really still an issue we have to devote time and money to in 2020?!
I can perceive the whiff of naphtaline from here, if you know what I mean
WTF
I, uh, was kind of under the impression that the government had no place in the bedrooms of the nation.
On the 7th day Science created this guy hiding the hermaphrodite in the grow tent. GrowYourOwnTherapy
I think science CAN do dolts, though.
So over this discussion
Another 'literally-who?' saying something stupid so dimwits can pretend this is actually what grassroots conservatives think. Ask yourself - if someone had the goal of showing confusion and dislike for conservatives, would they behave any differently from this doofus?
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Apparently, according to the conservative government, they are the best people to determine if a human being is worthy of being treated with dignity & respect! ☹️
Who cares? Mind your business
IMO there is a biological component wrt certain genes and chromozones.
Why do you guys keep giving air time to these morons? They have no hope in winning if they even get to run. 🤦🏻♂️
Why do these fall for these trap interviews by the left wing run media... idiots
Yes because the gene Xq28 means nothing on the X Chromosome in regards to homosexuality and heritability. 🤦♀️
boycottCTVNews
Good luck with that leadership race dude. 🤣. When will they learn?
Being an asshole is genetic ,though 😉
Anyone else think this guy looks like Commander Waterford? Hmmm....🤔Get him off the stage.
The world contains a lot of interesting people...
Don’t vote for this. LGBTQ and women’s reproductive rights are off the table. Maybe real issues of immigration and gun violence. Life sentence for gun crimes.... LIFE
Neither does science confirm intelligence, empathy, or compassion in Tory candidates
Man why does the Tory party continue to let these fools join and even worse throw their names into a leadership position? Why is he and his buddy even talking about this, they clearly have issues with their own sexuality. No one cares that you’re gay! Tory’s, do better!
He’s not getting the gay vote. And that ain’t science—it’s just fact! Cheers from 🇨🇦
It also doesn't show a biological component to being straight, but here I am....
He is correct
We are mammals period. Other species of mammals have been filmed in same sex acts on National Geographic lol how much more does he need?
FFS...
It really dosnt matter. Peter mckay just supports people. There shouls be no sides. Dosnt mean peter mackay is gay. He just supports people
Typical right wing political anti science party.
hormonal exposure to the fetus ... yes it does
Had it with these guys. Just stop. Move on. Allow people to live the way they want. Basically it is none of your business.
why are the cpc letting the media dictate the narrative ? grow some balls!
Is that gagged or ungagged scientists?
has a very unhealthy obsession with the sexual orientation of other people.
Science does in fact confirm a biological component to sexual orientation. There is plenty of evidence, from well conducted studies. Here is a good place to start: Sloan should get his facts straight (no pun intended).
Argument from ignorance logical fallacy. If you hope to be prime minister, you’d better learn logic
We are in 2020 right Being gay is a small part of who a person is. You also don’t wake up one day and decide to become gay. And if you attend a gay pride event, don’t worry your sexual orientation won’t change. Aren’t there more important events happening?
Jesus said... some are born gay. Enough said
Well now, this guy just shot himself in the foot
It's 2020 right?
Very on-brand for conservatives 🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️🙋🏼♀️
Science is a wonderful thing! Science cannot explain everything. Somethings are just the way they are.
It's amusing to think that the con party will ever change its puritanical views. You keep expecting them to come up with the correct most humane answers to the same questions but you'll never get it.
This sounds Gaye imo
When he comes out, this will all be over.
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