 He rejected the suggestion, and observed that the Progressive Conservatives would need to make significant changes to regain their former status as Manitoba's governing party.In early 2008, he said that his party should emulate the changes brought to the UK Conservative Party by newly elected leader David Cameron.In September 2007, McFadyen took part in an all-party delegation to Ottawa, calling on the federal government to increase penalties for car thieves, young offenders and criminal gangs.