[kwoldtimer]

I think it would be a wrenching change for the Conservatives to position themselves as a centrist party, for a variety of reasons but especially because of Reform, Harper and the widespread anti-tax mood. Even if a "Progressive Conservative" were to become leader, I think they would need to tread very carefully in trying to shift the party's centre of gravity. If someone were to openly campaign on it, I believe they would lose the coming leadership contest.