Conservative leadership candidates begin final debate
The Conservative leadership candidates who decided to show up for the last official debate of the race began by reflecting on what they have heard from Canadians throughout the contest.
Former Quebec premier Jean Charest started by commending candidates Scott Aitchison and Roman Baber for appearing at the event, which Pierre Poilievre and Leslyn Lewis decided to skip.Charest says Conservatives feel tired of losing federal elections and pitched himself as the only candidate who could change that record.
Roman Baber, who was booted from Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s caucus opposing COVID-19 lockdowns, says he would continue to stand up for Canadians affected by vaccine mandates. Rural Ontario MP Scott Aitchison, who throughout the race has struck an optimistic tone, says he believes there is more that unites the country than partisan bickering in Ottawa suggests.
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