Peter MacKay

• Chinese spy balloon puts ‘sharp focus’ on why Canada must modernize military: MacKay

  Former Conservative defence minister Peter MacKay says the incident highlights the need for Canada to amp up military investments right now, not just in the future.

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  Feb 19, 2023
  
• Conservative leadership hopefuls must focus on electability after ‘nasty’ debate: MacKay

  Peter MacKay told The West Block that the often contentious debate was "off-putting" to Canadian voters who will need to be swayed if the party has a hope of toppling the Liberals.

  Politics

  May 8, 2022
  
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• Peter MacKay says he will not seek Conservative leadership

  MacKay announced the news in a video message posted to social media on Saturday, saying he came to the decision after consulting with friends, colleagues and family.

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  Mar 12, 2022
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• Peter MacKay says he will not run in next federal election after losing CPC leadership race

  In a statement issued by the Conservative Party of Canada on Monday, MacKay announced he made the 'difficult decision' not to run in the next federal election.

  Politics

  Nov 2, 2020
• Erin O’Toole’s challenge is to define himself before the Liberals do it for him

  Convincing Canadians that he would not pursue a hard-edged, right-wing agenda as prime minister will be one of new Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole's main challenges, Mike Smyth says.

  Commentary

  Sep 1, 2020
• Roy Green: Opportunity awaits Erin O’Toole

  To succeed where Andrew Scheer failed, Erin O'Toole must take advantage of the significant political ammunition he has against the vulnerable Liberals, Roy Green says.

  Commentary

  Aug 28, 2020
• ‘I have great confidence’: Kenney praises Erin O’Toole as Conservative leader focused on Western alienation

  Alberta's premier said Tuesday that he believes Erin O'Toole understands the importance of the West and its specific issues.

  Politics

  Aug 25, 2020
• Conservative leadership race: Brad Wall commends Saskatchewan’s Leslyn Lewis supporters

  On Saskatchewan’s first ballot at the leadership convention, it was Leslyn Lewis who led all candidates with 554 of a possible 1,400 points.

  Politics

  Aug 24, 2020
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• The Conservatives have a new leader in Erin O’Toole — let the games begin, but not yet

  Conservatives have a new leader in Erin O'Toole, but opinion polls suggest none of the opposition parties are keen for a quick federal election, Darrell Bricker says.

  Commentary

  Aug 24, 2020
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• Erin O’Toole: A look at the new Conservative leader and what he is promising

  A record 174,849 ballots were cast in the virtual leadership convention, with O'Toole beating out former Conservative minister Peter MacKay, Toronto lawyer Leslyn Lewis and MP Derek Sloan.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2020