If the myth of right & left wings exists and apparently it does in some form or other, Canada's right wing rests somewhat left of center. It exists "left" of center because they still believe in universal access to medical services, public schools, libraries, & protection. The afore mentioned are all social services, and while the right might want to tweak some of those services, they are still going to remain as Canada's social (products of the left wing) services.
I think this deal will be stopped. There is mounting expectation in the Canadian populous to see this quashed. The government needs to regain traction with the popular vote. There will be criticism from the far right no doubt. The government doesn't like to let that faction down, but the political necessity will demand they do it. The crux of it is, who else will the right vote for? Certainly not the Liberals who object to lower corporate taxes, nor the NDP for similar reasons.
Therefore, the conservatives really lose nothing--but gain a big chunk of the more leftward leaning voter. They won't win the far left in any event. But the prize of the centre is worth the price.
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