Jean Charest to launch Conservative leadership bid in Calgary
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Nearly 24 years after leaving federal politics, Jean Charest will launch his campaign to become leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. The 63-year-old Quebecer will announce his bid at a Calgary brewery tonight, making a clear message to the party's western Canadian base.
The 63-year-old Quebecer will announce his bid at a Calgary brewery tonight, making a clear message to the party’s western Canadian base.
“I want to form a national government where Alberta and Saskatchewan will be at the table shaping decisions,” said Charest. “Not on the receiving end of other people's decisions.”
The former leader of the now-defunct Progressive Conservative Party will face the challenge of appealing to a much different political movement.
The Conservative Party is now running its third leadership contest since 2017.
