Conservatives in Stephen Harper’s former constituency in Calgary have chosen a new candidate to represent their party.
Businessman Bob Benzen beat out two other candidates to win the nomination for Calgary-Heritage on Saturday.
Get breaking National news
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
The riding is currently unrepresented following Harper’s resignation in August.
A byelection has not yet been called.
Benzen paid tribute to Harper in a speech after his second-ballot win was announced, and credited the former prime minister for creating the Conservative party as it exists today.
He called it an honour to succeed Harper as the riding’s candidate.
- National Defence considering purchase of fighter drones that could fly with F-35
- EU delays retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods in hopes of Aug. 1 trade deal
- ‘We are not in normal times,’ Joly says after Trump threatens 35% tariffs
- Alberta, Ottawa putting $203M to building over 2,300 new affordable housing units
Comments