Of course we know about the CPC 'social conservative" base, but I am somewhat perplexed about the installing of Rachel Harder as 'shadow minister" for the Status of Women. Someone who is so openly anti-choice would seem an odd pick.
iPolitics has done an interesting article on her, as has the National Post
http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/brad-trost-campaign-life-coalition-endorse-scheers-team-as-ndp-worry-about-tory-stance-on-abortion