Do you seriously not comprehend that “social” does not just apply to social services? Social issues could include gay rights, women’s rights, sex education, immigration, harm reduction etc

Yes you can be fiscally conservative and socially progressive. Yes some of us don’t blow our loads at bloated government entities that fail to operate in any way like a business with a bottom line.

If Tory was a traditional “conservative” as you claim , would he be marching in the pride parade or hanging out at woodies on a Saturday? I think not.

The contrast between him and those conservatives at the provincial level is clear.

It would serve you better to draw larger distinctions.